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Wayne A. Reaud

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By Kevin KingContributing Editor

What makes someone legendary? While many have achieved academic accomplishments, career milestones and high socioeconomic status, only a few have set themselves apart with a magnitude of selflessness that they will truly be remembered for generations to come.

Wayne A. Reaud became one of the chosen few to be recognized as a Legend by Lamar University Thursday, Nov. 9, when he was named the 16th South-east Texas Legend Scholarship honoree at the very building the university dedicated in the Beaumont Super Lawyer and philanthropist’s honor a year ago.

“When we talk about a legend, we’re talking about someone whose legendary acts will continue in the future,” said Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low, a Super Lawyer in his own right who was named a Southeast Texas Legend in 2009 and serves on the Board of Directors for the Beaumont Foundation, a nonprofit Reaud founded in 2001 that is the impetus for the Southeast Texas Legend Scholarship.

Low said Reaud is a legend not because of aca-demic accomplishments or career milestones, although he has many, but because of what he has given back to the community, adding that, “Wayne has given all in so many ways” — as a lawyer, a philanthropist, a board member, a citizen, a publicist and as a humanitarian.

As a lawyer and founder of the law firm Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, Reaud has handled first impres-sion mass tort litigation involving asbestos premises liability claims, including the largest asbestos product liability class action lawsuit in the history of Texas courts. He also represented the state of Texas in its landmark litigation against the tobacco industry. Reaud built a case against Toshiba for selling millions of laptop computers with defective disk drives that led to the company settling out of court with Reaud’s law firm for $2.1 billion in October 1999. The settlement

stipulated that unclaimed funds be used to create a foundation whose mission was to

close the digital divide.That mission has expanded, and the

Beaumont Foundation of America started Southeast Texas Legends Scholarships

at Lamar University in 2007 to honor leaders in Southeast Texas who have

made a difference by providing endowed scholarships for bright

youth who need financial help to achieve their potential.

There are now 16 named scholarships, each honoring a regional leader.

“Growing out of an his-

toric $2.1 billion settlement of a nationwide class action lawsuit, the mission of the foundation became … supporting education primarily for students who otherwise might not afford the opportunity for an educational experience,” said Kenneth Evans, presi-dent of Lamar University. “Today, what the founda-tion does with these scholarships is … provide an opportunity for students to access and complete a degree without having to do what they often have to do at Lamar University — working full and part

time, sometimes more than one job.”Each Legends Scholarship was estab-

lished with a $100,000 endowment, Evans said, adding that the program now totals $1.6 million in grants from the Beau-mont Foundation.

Reaud received his law degree from Texas Tech University in 1974. He is a

former director of the Texas Trial Law-yers Association and a past president of the

Southeast Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Association,

a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. He was awarded the Honorary Order of the Coif by the Uni-versity of Texas School of Law in 2011.

A Distinguished Alumnus of LU, Reaud has numerous ties to the university, including the Wayne A. Reaud Administration Building and the presti-gious Reaud Honors College. Reaud has been a generous benefactor to the university. His ties include a decade of service as a Lamar Regent (1985-95), as well as establishment of the Albert E. and Gena Reaud Scholarship. He is a generous supporter of KVLU Public Radio, the Judge Joe J. Fisher Distin-guished Lecture Series, and Cardinal Athletics.

Attending the event Nov. 9 to speak of his close friendship with Reaud and about what it means to be a legend was a true icon in the world of business, Jon Huntsman Sr., founder and chairman of the Huntsman Corporation.

“There are all kinds of legends. Jessie James was a legend. A few other colorful folks were legends,” Huntsman said. “And then there are legends that we want to

Super Lawyer’s selflessness leads to high honorWayne A. Reaud named Southeast Texas Legend

Wayne A. Reaud and Lamar University presi-dent Kenneth Evans

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replicate our lives around and try to assimilate their traits and qualities in our own lives. Wayne Reaud is one of those.”

Huntsman spoke of his more than 30-year relationship with Reaud and how they went from being archrivals to best friends.

“I had just bought Texaco Chemical, and he had a quarrel with me immedi-ately,” Huntsman said.

Upon taking the podium, Reaud agreed that the two at first seemed to be set on a collision course.

“When we first met, we were like the sheriff and the bootlegger,” Reaud said. “We were sort of natural enemies. He was a titan in the American indus-try, a king. I was this little old lawyer that represented people with a sore back. … We both looked at each other in sort of a jaundiced eye.”

Huntsman said he quickly gained a respect for Reaud and realized they actually had a lot in common, both being selfless leaders who wanted to help their fellow man.

“Before long, we developed this very interesting friendship that seldom men in life develop,” Huntsman said. “Wayne’s my dearest friend in life. I hesitate to ever deny that fact. ... The

bottom line is we’ve been through a lot of wars together.”

Wars like Huntsman Corporation’s battle with Apollo Management and two of its founders, Leon Black and Joshua Harris, who tried to block a $10.6 billion merger with Apollo company Hexion Specialty Chemicals in 2008.

“They backed out of the contract, and so we obviously had to go after them legally,” Huntsman said. “I thought, ‘Who can I get by my side to offset this 40-member law firm?’”

Huntsman chose Reaud.“You all know you’ve got to have

your German shepherd on your side if you’re in war,” Huntsman said. “You don’t want to take along a poodle.”

Dec. 14, 2008, Huntsman and Reaud settled a bruising fight with Apollo Management, the private equity giant, for a little over $1 billion, a quick end to one of the largest-ever battles over a leveraged buyout.

“After about a week, we won every single issue that was before the judge and it was one of the great standards in business law,” Huntsman said. “It’s still referred to today in many cases. They completely collapsed as far as their case was concerned. … Then we … decided to take on the banks that had joined with them in this conspira-cy to not proceed with the contract.”

Huntsman sued Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, who were to finance Hexion’s deal with Huntsman, alleg-ing that they were conspiring with Apollo Management to interfere with the agreement.

“These were two of the biggest

banks in the country,” Huntsman said. “And so they came in with their army of people they always bring in — 30 to 50 lawyers all dressed in dark blue — the women and the men, always out of Harvard and Stanford … not many of them out of Texas. That was their big problem.

“They came down to Texas and the first thing Judge (Fred) Edwards said was we’re going to stand and give the pledge of allegiance to the flag. They stumbled through that and half of them sat down. They forgot there was a pledge of allegiance to Texas, so as they were sitting down, mumbling some New York stuff, the judge made the

point that you’ve got to make a pledge to the state before you make any kind of statement or anything else. So right away we had them on the run.”

A week after trial began in a Texas state courtroom, The Huntsman Cor-poration and the two banks it was suing over a failed takeover agreed to settle their dispute.

“Wayne … had them totally tongue-tied and before long we met them at the Conroe airport. He had a Gulfstream and I put mine next to it, so it looked like we had a little pow-er behind us. We took them out there and they offered us $100 million to settle. … We ended up getting $1.7

16th Southeast Texas Legend Scholar-ship honoree Wayne A. Reaud (center at right) listens as Jon Huntsman Sr. (above) shares stories, both business and personal, about the honoree that were at times humorous. Huntsman called Reaud his ‘dearest friend in life.’

Wayne A. Reaud, 16th Southeast Texas Legend Scholarship honoree; Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low, South-east Texas Legend, 2009; and Jon Huntsman Sr., founder and chair of the Huntsman Corporation

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billion — the largest out-of-court settlement in the history of busi-ness,” he said.

However, it’s not only the trails in the courtroom that Reaud blazed that make him a legend, Huntsman stressed.

“It’s when people look and say this is what’s right. It’s not what’s best for me or where I’m going to make the most money or how I’m going to get the most glamour or publicity – it’s what’s right. And so as I’ve watched Wayne over the years. The reason he’s being honored as a legend is because he’s adhered his life to these princi-ples of fair play, of integrity, of hon-esty … Whatever is right I’ll do my very best and however I come out, that’s OK.”

Huntsman also pointed to Reaud the philanthropist. In addition to the Beaumont Foundation, Reaud, through his Reaud Family Founda-tion, also touches the lives of thou-sands of children each year. The Reaud Family Foundation achieved a remarkable milestone in 2016 by hav-ing given away over 30,000 bicycles and children’s Bibles since the pro-gram’s inception in 1998. The Beau-mont Foundation of America regular-ly donates to food banks throughout the state of Texas to help strengthen their mission of feeding the hungry.

“I think of the Bicycles & Bibles

program and the food banks and the things that people don’t usually know about that Wayne has helped develop and create,” Huntsman said. “Many, many young people have had their lives changed dramatically, particular-ly some of the people that may be less fortunate. … People may not think that’s legendary in a sense, but there are not many folks who do that. There aren’t many individuals who are think-ing of others and who aren’t doing things just to receive the publicity, but are doing them to uplift the lives of others. I have a great respect for Wayne in doing this.”

Although he received great praise from Huntsman, Reaud explained that it was Huntsman, who has given over $1 billion to charity, who was an inspi-ration to him.

“Jon Huntsman is the best man I know,” Reaud said. “Many of y’all have heard me say that before and, I will say that until my dying breath, if given the opportunity. He is the most generous of men. In my religious upbringing, which is the same as Pas-tor (John) Adolph’s, I was taught that (through) the good deeds that we do in this world, we can put jewels in our crown in heaven. … Those good deeds don’t get us there, but the good things we do can enhance our status in heav-en. If that is true, Jon Huntsman won’t

be able to wear his crown. It will be so encrusted with jewels he will need 100 retainers to carry it for him. … Jon Huntsman is a great man. I don’t think Jon understands how he’s influenced my life. What an inspiration he’s been to me. I have been privileged to call him my friend.”

Reaud also praised Low as one of the best lawyers to ever practice.

“Buddy Low is just quite simply the best lawyer I’ve ever seen,” he said, comparing him to Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

“I don’t know if many of you all are old enough to remember Sandy Kou-fax,” Reaud said, “but there was a period of about three years where he was literally unbeatable. … He was like magic. Buddy Low was the Sandy Koufax of law. There was a long peri-od of his life … that you just couldn’t beat him. Low was magic. I don’t know how he did it. … If you were a lawyer and you had to make a living facing Buddy Low every Monday morning, you just gave up your law license and learned how to sell shoes. … He was a mentor and a friend and I thank (him) so for everything (he’s) done for me.”

Ultimately, however, Reaud gave God the glory for his success in life.

“I have had a privileged life,” he said. “I’ve been blessed and I thank

God every day for his goodness and grace and his generosity to me in life.”

Reaud described himself as a coun-try lawyer who had some unusual opportunities.

“Opportunities that fed my ego at times and filled me with a cynical pride. The older I get the more I realize at the end of our lives, what matters is not what we accomplish for ourselves but what we accomplish for others,” he said. “As a lawyer, I would like to be remembered as someone who fought for people who could not fight for themselves. As a man I’d like to be remembered as someone who heard his maker’s voice say, ‘Whatsoever you do unto the least of these, you do unto me, and if you love me, feed my sheep.’”

Legends are remembered even long after they have left this Earth, Low said, by establishing the groundwork for others to continue their mission to help make the world around them a better place.

“Wayne’s legacy gives us hope for the expectation of something tomor-row. … Wayne has created people who are carrying his torch into the future,” Low said. “And that torch will contin-ue into the future. It won’t stop today. It won’t stop tomorrow. In the future, people will want to be (like) Wayne Reaud.”


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For nearly two decades, as part of National Adoption Day, Jefferson County Judge Larry Thorne has trans-formed his courtroom into a gateway to transition children out of state custody and temporary homes into newly forged families. Around the courthouse, Adop-tion Day is its own holiday.

Not unlike years past, when Adop-tion Day was celebrated this past Fri-day, Nov. 17, Family Court judges Thorne, Randy Shelton and Rod Paas-ch were joined by department repre-sentatives from all over the courthouse. Jefferson County District Clerk Jamie Smith, the District Attorney’s Office, Jefferson County Bar Association, CASA of Southeast Texas and others pitched in to make the event a fun time for all, as well as a great memory for those there to commemorate the grand addition to their family. Although not normally a staple in the state court-house, even Federal Court Judge Keith Giblin joined in the festivities as he does every year.

Department of Family and Child Protective Services (CPS) spokesperson Shari Pulliam said all those adopted on Adoption Day were children whose parents had their parental rights termi-nated. Although many of the children came from abuse or neglect that neces-sitated state intervention, Pulliam said that Adoption Day is one of her favorite days of the year because these children get another chance at a good life.

“It just does my heart good,” she said.

Catering to the younger guests pres-ent for Adoption Day, the Family Court wing of the historic courthouse was transformed into a land like that in Wizard of Oz, complete with lollipops and yellow brick roads and candy-covered houses – and nothing like you’d normally find cavorting in the Halls of Justice.

Like Thorne, Pulliam is a staple at Adoption Day events, where over the last 18 years more than 65,000 have

been adopted nationwide and in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. While Jefferson County was celebrating, so too were roughly 400 other agencies throughout the network. The events collectively raise aware-ness of the 110,000 children currently in foster care waiting to find perma-nent homes and loving families, and locally Adoption Day celebrates fami-lies who adopt while assisting with the costs of finalizing the legal process. The District Clerk’s Office waives the name-change paperwork fees, and Jef-ferson County attorneys provide pro bono services for families who appear before the judge asking for him to grant the legal adoption.

“This child will be yours as if it were born to you,” Thorne reported from the bench he presided over as the mayor of Munchkin Land – the rest of the courtroom transformed into a land somewhere over the rainbow. New parents accepted the charge – all reporting back that the sentiment is already one that they know to be true and happily embrace. Families like that of Prince Jacquet, and Stephanie and Albert Carter were already famil-iar with the drill – as this isn’t their first time before the court adopting children in need of Forever Homes. Jacquet welcomed four new additions to his already extended family, and the

Carters added a boy this time to the little girl they have already taken into their home and their hearts. Benny Berry, a first time parent, welcomed a high school aged son into her growing family – a student of the long-time teacher who had been in the foster care system since he was 9.

Pulliam said that parents who have accepted children into their lives as though their very own are wonderful people with hearts as big as Texas. The parents said the same thing about the children they love enough to call their own.

“They’re just amazing,” Stephanie Carter said of her two children. “They’re my babies and I love them very much.”

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Corey Nelson’s house got 6 and a half feet of water in it during Harvey’s floods, a fate shared by most other homes in Bevil Oaks.

Hanging lights on his roof was not a top priority this year, he said, although his family is known for being festive.

“I said, I guess I’m just put-ting three star lights out this year ... in the yard and shining everything up,” he said. “We usually have lights, Christmas trees, everything is lit up.”

But they were the first house on their street with Christmas lights this past weekend, thanks to an anony-mous donor.

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affected by Harvey or locals wanting to help their neigh-bors have a brighter Christ-mas, he said while installing lights Nov. 18.

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Nelson said he bought the camper after his family had been living out of the Holiday Inn for several weeks.

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was going crazy,” he said. “One bedroom with four peo-ple — it don’t work.”

“The important thing was to get back here and resituated as fast as we can to get [the kids] back to some kind of normal-cy,” he added. “I don’t care, it don’t bother me, I could live in a trailer, I could live in a tent, but them, they’re not used to any kind of [roughing it].”

Although the floodwaters came just below the ceiling fans in the Nelson’s house, most of their furniture was loaded in a U-Haul, parked outside a friend’s local busi-ness.

“We evacuated the Monday before,” he said. His wife had called to increase their insur-ance coverage when they dis-covered their flood insurance accidentally lapsed. “We came in here with a U-Haul and got out what we could.”

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himself up to the ceilings, and a con-tractor friend helped with the rest. Their homeowner’s insurance offered them a dollar less than their deductible, he said, but they did get FEMA benefits after being denied the first time.

“The rest of it come out of my 401K,” he added.

The person they hired to spray foam insulation in the home is scheduled for next week, Nelson said.

“We live here now and just work on it a little at a time. Our church got all our sheetrock and mud tape and every-thing,” he said. “It’s all in the house right now, stacked up and ready.”

Nelson said his employer, Motiva, has helped his family “way beyond expectations,” including time off to meet with contractors at his house.

“Now with the time change, it’s not so bad,” he said, explaining that he doesn’t have to see the destruction in his neigh-borhood going to and from work.

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But Nelson doesn’t want to be pit-ied by passersby, he said.

“I’m kind of leery about watching who comes through,” he said. “You get a lot of people just come through [and say] ‘Oh my goodness … look how bad they got it’ and then they drive back to their homes.”

U.S. Census field representative Doris Hayes, who lives in Port Arthur, walked up to talk to the Nel-sons while Choate and his kids hung lights.

“It’s beautiful to see this,” she said. “When I drove up and I saw the Santa and the reindeers up there, I said, ‘Thank God somebody is not gloom.’

“Everywhere I go, people are so angry, upset, hurt, crying and I see this and it makes me feel good.”

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“There are people sleeping in tents in their backyard. There are people sleeping in their garages.”

Beaumont Cathedral Church Pastor Randy Feldschau says he’s seen it all, but he can’t just look away without try-ing to help.

When Tropical Storm/Hurricane Harvey’s waters were still rising in parts of Southeast Texas, Feldschau and his crew were making their way to the church where they would set up a distri-bution site for the rations people would soon need. But first, they had to get wet.

“Stage 1 of this, we went out in boats and pulled people out of the water,” Feldschau said. “We gathered all the boats we could, and we had people out there pulling people out and getting them safe.”

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homes are mucked-out and repaired. Every week, the crews of volunteers working through the Cathedral Church are moving toward the end goal of “normalcy.”

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“Today was a blessing,” said Mark Evans upon receiving a surprise deliv-ery from the Southeast Texas represen-tative for nonprofit Somebody Cares America, Pastor Kennedy Andrews of Harvest of Lost Souls Church in Beau-mont.

Mark and his wife Jamie have two young daughters, 9-year-old Jaymecka and 16-year-old Charmaine. Their Beau-mont home was severely damaged dur-ing Hurricane Harvey, with approxi-mately 18 inches of water standing inside the residence following the storm, and the family had to evacuate. The company Mark worked for also received damage, and he was laid off. Further complicating matters for the family, Jamie is on dialysis. They had to take her to Jasper three times a week in spite of post-Harvey road closures, spending four hours driving back and forth on crowded byways and “floating” Mark’s

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truck down flooded streets.Mark has been doing all the

work himself, he said, and that takes time. But still, he has been determined to get his family back into their home for the holidays.

“We just wanted to be home for Thanksgiving,” said Mark.

Five days before the surprise delivery Nov. 20, Mark was haul-ing debris to the curb when Pas-tor Kennedy approached.

“I had been searching for a worthy family for three weeks,” said the pastor. “When I saw Mark Evans working by himself on his home, trying to get his family back into it before Thanks-giving, I knew I had found them.”

With the backing of Somebody Cares America, the pastor saw to it that the Evans family would have a much happier holiday than expected this year. Conn’s Home-plus donated a new refrigerator, dryer, two bed sets and a recliner. In addition to the appliances and beds, Harvest of Lost Souls donat-ed carpet for the family’s home and numerous household items, such as detergent and sheets for the new beds. Deanna Andrews, Kennedy’s wife and partner in

ministry, presented the family with a voucher for a free roast turkey and trimmings.

Mark thanked the pastor and all involved with the endeavor, and said they had not even lived in the house for a year before Harvey hit.

“We moved in last Christmas,” said Mark. “I wrapped every-thing in wrapping paper, the whole house.”

Charmaine smiled widely as her dad recalled the event. She and her younger sister both lost their laptops during Harvey’s

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“I also like chemistry,” said the West Brook student.

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propped between the studs in what was left of his bathroom,” Operation Bless-ing’s Chris Roslan reported. Today, Abshire’s home not only sports all the comforts of home, but it’s also com-pletely decorated for Christmas thanks to the corporate elves from Home Depot, who came to Port Arthur to deck the halls for the hurricane survivor.

Port Arthur resident Priscilla Cain also received a completely remodeled residence decked-out with all the little details needed to make a house a home – toys for the kids, coffee cups that let the world know who the world’s best grandma is, and a safe place for her family to sleep at night. They even set the clock on her new stove.

Cain had to escape her flood-rav-aged home by boat immediately after

the storm, and was living in a rented car parked in her driveway when Oper-ation Blessing workers met her, Roslan said of the elderly woman who also served as the matriarch of a family that includes three generations.

Cain gasped and cried when she arrived “home” for the first time since Harvey’s landfall.

“It doesn’t feel real,” she said. “It feels like I’m visiting.”

Along with Feldschau, team leaders from Operation Blessing International, leaders and 50 volunteers from the Home Depot, and representatives from the Rebuild Texas Fund and Cathedral Church, baseball all-star and Beau-mont native Jay Bruce was also there to congratulate and welcome home the formerly displaced Southeast Texans. Bruce was an integral part of the mis-sion, starting the ball rolling with his own funds pledged to the rebuilding

effort. From there, others pitched in to amass the more than half-million-dol-lar pool now being used to rebuild throughout the Golden Triangle.

Bruce said he was overwhelmed with a “helpless feeling” immediately after Harvey’s landfall, as he watched friends and neighbors pulled from the floodwaters. He knew he had to help however he could. Looking back, Bruce believes he made the right deci-sion in where to invest his support.

“This group has been the most abso-lutely thoughtful and thorough in find-ing who they needed to help – people in dire need,” Bruce said. Every penny contributed through the Cathedral effort has gone where it needed to, he added. “I feel like the people here did the most due diligence.

“It ended up being really awesome.”Texas Green owner Ryan Casteel,

according to Bruce and Feldshcau, has

been the driving force behind most if not all of the mission’s success, and works no less than six days a week with the nonprofit. Businesses and business people, such as Casteel, Porter Floor-ing, Gulf Coast Electric, Top Mainte-nance Services, and many more, along with the ever-important volunteer base, Feldschau says, are what has allowed the program to be so impactful.

“There is just so much need out there,” Feldschau said. “It’ll break your heart to go there and actually see it. To drive down the streets and see people with all their stuff stacked up on the side of the street.

“There’s plenty still to be done, too, so we can use all the volunteers we can get.”

For more information, or to volun-teer, contact Cathedral at 2350 Eastex Freeway in Beaumont or (409) 892-8475.

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Fired Port Arthur Det. Mickey Sterling’s arbitration hearing continued into its third day Nov. 16. But with no end yet in sight, arbitrator Don Hays postponed the hearing, and time will be set aside for him to hear the rest of the story at a later date. Hays indicated he hopes he will get the whole truth, and he is taking measures to ensure that he does.

Thus far, Sterling has failed to produce documentation such as tax statements requested by Bettye Lynn, the attorney representing the city, and multiple subpoenaed wit-nesses have failed to appear at the hearing, leading to suspi-cions voiced at the arbitration that Sterling is contacting

them to tell them there would be no consequences for ignor-ing the subpoenas. Hays said, if necessary, he would legally compel the witnesses to appear to testify during the next part of the arbitration hearing. The witnesses could then face legal repercussions for failure to

appear.Jefferson County

Sheriff’s Office Det. Tom Savoie worked with Sterling at PAPD and at Professional Police Escorts of South-east Texas (PPE), a pri-vate police escort ser-vice. Lynn asked Savoie if he had heard he did not need to attend the hearing. He confirmed

someone had told him there would be no consequences if he did not respond to the subpoena but said he could not remember who. Lynn asked him if it was Sterling. He said, “No.”

Hays stopped the arbitra-

tion hearing midday Nov. 16 and asked that Sterling pro-duce documents the former officer said were locked in his old office. After a field trip to the office during break, Ster-ling only produced a few receipts but reportedly did not come up with the tax state-ments requested. Hays wants to see those too before mak-ing a decision regarding Ster-ling’s termination from PAPD.

There is no set date yet for the continuation of the arbitra-tion hearing.Fallout

The Examiner reported on Sterling’s termination arbitra-tion last week. Shelly Ewan, a witness for the city who has a daughter, not a son as was reported last week, testified that she hired “self-proclaimed psychic” Karen Jannise to help with her child’s sexual assault case and that Jannise ultimately

“tried to ruin” the investigation.During a conversation with

The Examiner, Ewan said she should never have trusted Jan-nise and described her as “a total fraud.” She provided screen shots of messages between herself and the psy-chic in which Jannise tells Ewan about placing bones in Carol Gauthier’s yard, a mali-cious act that Jannise con-fessed to at the arbitration.

Ewan said Jannise has post-ed antagonist comments on Facebook since Ewan’s testi-mony, calling Ewan a liar and claiming she herself has infor-mation she cannot share due to a “gag order.”

Krisandra Zapata also testi-fied at Sterling’s arbitration about the search warrant exe-cuted on Gauthier and about Sterling’s treatment of Gauthi-er. She called and said she felt threatened since testifying. She alleges that her car was broken into the night of her

testimony and that someone tied a rope attaching her steer-ing column to her brake pedal. She said she also sustained $3,000 in property damage from vandalism in her back yard the following day. She reported both incidents to police.

The investigations into those incidents continue, as will Sterling’s termination arbitration.

Sharon Brooks can be reached at (409) 832-1400, ext. 241, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Arbitration to continue at later date as documents, witnesses fail to appear

According to Shelly Ewan, Karen Jannise once sent her messages with photos of the ‘bones’ that Jan-nise admitted throwing onto Carol Gauthier’s property, apparently Halloween props. ‘I had to mess with her head a bit,’ reads one of the text messages.

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Kasey Sloan grew up in an unusual family — her dad, mom and stepdad were all police offi-cers and all of them served on Beaumont’s SWAT team.

“They were an odd divorced couple; they all got along great,” she said, laughing. “They didn’t have a choice but to get along.”

Her father, Lt. Ky Lynn Brown, 55, of Kountze, died Saturday, Nov. 18, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, Beau-mont. Brown was diagnosed on Aug. 18 with stage four stomach cancer, Sloan said.

Brown’s death was sudden, Sloan said.

“From diagnosis to the day that he died was 90 days,” she said.

Brown was the SWAT team commander, in addition to being a 32-year veteran of the Beaumont Police Department, Officer Haley Morrow said. Sloan added that he also worked narcotics cases.

“His home, where he con-sidered he belonged, was in the narcotics and street crimes unit,” she said. “Probably if he had to pick one place out of the department, it would be SWAT. He did SWAT for prob-ably 29 years because he tried out right before I was born.”

Growing up, she remem-bers being woken up in the middle of the night and taken to someone else’s house because her parents had to go on a SWAT call.

“That was normal for me; it didn’t bother me,” she said.

She said she took first dates to the SWAT training field.

“I learned how to shoot ... out there,” she said. “It wasn’t as exciting [to me] as it was to normal people just because… that’s where I grew up at. It was another family for me.”

Brown considered his occu-pation a calling, according to Sloan.

“This was more than just a job for him, this was a career, this was a lifestyle, this was what he loved to do,” she said. “This is what he felt he was called to do, and so he was going to do it the best he could.”

Sloan said that her stepdad told her that Brown was his

mentor in SWAT for 25 years while they cleaned out her dad’s desk together recently.

“He was always helping people. Doesn’t matter if he was off duty, if he was on duty, if we were on vacation, if there was something that needed help — he was helping people. He felt like that was just the role that he was given, and he was going to do it to the best of his ability.”

She said she remembers him as humble and dedicated to his family.

“He was very involved in his family life and he didn’t let his profession take away from it,” she said, adding that he was close to her daughter — his granddaughter.

Sloan described her dad as a Beaumont native and South Park High School graduate.

“He was born and raised here … graduated a very proud South Park Greenie, still has his letterman in the closet,” she said. “I don’t know how he kept up with that.”

Brown leaves behind his daughter Kasey and her step-sister Taylor, 23, and 14-year-old brother Cole.

“It’s hitting [Cole] and my grandparents the hardest because … parents shouldn’t have to bury a child, under any circumstances,” she said.

A gathering of Lt. Brown’s family and friends was held Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Brous-sard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

His funeral service was scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Julie Rogers The-atre, 765 Pearl St., Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beau-mont.

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Port Arthur police chief issues response to no-confidence vote

Port Arthur Police Chief Patrick Melvin issued a response Nov. 19 to the police union’s recent no-confi-dence vote.

Eighty-five percent of members who participated voted “no” in an online poll conducted between Oct. 27 and Nov. 6, the Port Arthur Police Association announced in a statement Nov. 6.

The vote was anonymous and asked for yes or no responses to the follow-ing question: “As a Port Arthur Police Officer, do you have confidence in the

police chief, and the administration he has put in place, to effectively and effi-ciently manage the department in a man-ner that promotes a good working envi-ronment among offi-cers, provides lead-ership to officers, and provides the citi-

zens of Port Arthur the services and protection they deserve?”

In his letter responding to the vote, Melvin said he believes the changes he is making are being met with opposi-tion, citing steps toward greater accountability, his “no profanity” poli-cy and revising 20-year-old depart-ment protocols as examples.

The Port Arthur Police Association criticized an earlier statement from Melvin, accusing him Nov. 9 of plagia-rizing from Denver Police Chief Rob-ert White’s statement responding to his own no-confidence vote, published in the Denver Post Oct. 24.

The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) released a letter Nov. 8 stating the organization supports the Port Arthur Police Association, its affiliate, in “its recent condemnation” of Melvin.

“It is highly unusual in Texas for a law enforcement association to take such a step,” CLEAT said.

— Eleanor Skelton

Groves man arrested after deadly crash on Twin City Highway

Nov. 15 at approximately 10:40 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a two-vehicle crash on Twin City Highway in Jeffer-son County near Seventh Avenue.

Initial reports indicate that a 2015 Harley-Davidson was traveling south-bound on SH 347. A 2013 Chevrolet pickup truck was approaching SH 347 from a private driveway. The driver of the Chevrolet pickup truck failed to yield the right of way, pulled out onto SH 347 and struck the motorcycle.

The driver of the motorcycle, 39-year-old Mario Ruben Colunga of Groves, was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Tom Gil-liam III. Colunga was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The passenger of the motorcycle, Emily White, 34, of Houston, was trans-ported by ambulance to St. Elizabeth hospital with serious injuries. White was not wearing a helmet.

The driver of the Chevrolet pickup truck, 46-year-old Richard Eric Bean of Groves, was treated for minor injuries at the scene and medi-cally cleared. The pas-senger, Alicia Kruger, 39, of Port Neches, was also treated for minor injuries and released at the scene.

Troopers determined that Bean was driving while intoxicated. Bean was placed under arrest for intoxication manslaughter and transported to the Jef-ferson County Jail. Intoxication man-slaughter is a second-degree felony.

Canadian arrested with $3 million of cocaine in Louisiana

A Canadian citizen was arrested with $3 million of cocaine just inside the Louisiana border on I-10, the Calca-sieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a state-ment.

Stephane Baril, a Quebec native, was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center after law enforcement discov-ered about 80 large bundles of cocaine in his truck during a traffic stop.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, at about 11:30 a.m., Cpl. Chad Booth and Sgt. Allen Desormeaux with the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (CAT Team) con-ducted a traffic stop on a 2017 pickup truck on I-10 eastbound near mile marker 14 for a traffic violation.

During the course of the traffic stop, Booth observed Baril to be overly ner-vous and act in a suspicious manner. Booth issued Baril a notice of violation for the traffic offense.

Booth then requested permission to conduct a search of the truck. Baril granted the request, providing Booth with written consent.

During the search, Booth and Desormeaux recovered about 80 large bundles of compressed powder cocaine totaling 219.5 pounds, with an estimat-ed street value of over $3 million. The bundles were concealed in multiple lug-gage bags in the bed of the truck.

Baril has been charged with posses-sion of cocaine over 400 grams. A bond has not yet been set, officials said.

Man sentenced to six years for drug sales

State District Judge Larry Gist of the Drug Impact Court of Jefferson County accepted a jury verdict Nov. 15 sentencing Nicholas Roy Morris, 28, to six years in prison, Criminal District Attorney Bob Wortham announced.

Port Arthur narcotics detectives received information on Aug. 10, 2016, that Nicholas Morris was selling nar-cotics from his car in the 1300 block of Eighth Street.

Once law enforcement officers arrived on the scene, Morris was arrested for outstanding warrants. As

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All suspects, considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, should also be considered dangerous, and no attempt should be made to apprehend them. Call Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS (8477). You could be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

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Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance in getting potentially dangerous dealers and users, along with the poisonous prod-ucts they carry, off the streets. To that end, The Examiner features a list of five persons accused of drug-related crimes here each week.

— Deputy Marcus McLellan, Crime Stoppers

Ronald Labeaux is a 24-year-old black male wanted for contempt of court – $750 bond; two counts of possession of a controlled substance – $5,000 bonds; and trespassing (Class A) – no bond.

Carl Hite is a 33-year-old black male wanted for possession of a controlled sub-stance – no bond.

Jaquari D’Shon Bazile is a 24-year-old black male wanted for delivery of a con-trolled substance – no bond.

Patricia Wilson/Berg is a 43-year-old white female wanted for possession of a controlled substance – $7,500 bond.

Kerry Collier is a 26-year-old black male wanted for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance – no bond.

Morris was placed into custody, offi-cers detected the odor of marijuana emitting from Morris’ vehicle.

A search of the vehicle revealed suspected crack cocaine located both on the driver’s side floorboard, as well as the center console of the vehicle. The evidence was sent to the Jefferson County Regional Crime Lab, which confirmed that the substance was cocaine, weigh-ing over six grams.

Morris was charged with possession of a con-trolled substance. Because of his prior convictions, Morris faced a first-degree felony punishment range of five to 99 years or life in prison. The 12-person jury deliberated for an hour before returning a verdict of six years.

This case was prosecuted by Assis-tant Criminal District Attorneys Chris-topher Cadena and Robert Scott.

Restaurant, home catch fire early Sunday morning

Beaumont firefighters dealt with two major fires the night of Sunday, Nov. 19, Beaumont Fire-Rescue Capt. Brad Penisson said in a statement.

Just after 2 a.m., Beaumont Fire-Rescue units responded to a fire at the Crazy Cajun restaurant at 2310 N. 11th St.

When firefighters arrived, they found the patio area and fence on fire. The fire also spread to a vehicle parked at a residence next door.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire damage to the patio and vehicle with no damage to the actual restau-rant. The cause of the fire appears to be an electrical short.

At 4:45 a.m., Beaumont Fire-Res-cue units then responded to a residen-

tial structure fire in the 9400 block of Riggs Street.

When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and fire conditions in the garage area of the home. Several family members were able to escape, but one person was still trapped in a bedroom located within the garage. Firefighters made entry and were able to make a rescue. The victim was iden-tified as Charles Watson, 74.

Watson was treated on the scene by firefighters and Beaumont EMS. He was then transported to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and burns. Due to the burn injuries, he was transported to the UTMB hospital in Galveston in critical condition.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the garage and attic area. The cause of the fire appears to be an elec-trical short in the electrical panel.

Two alarm fire at Torres Collision

At approximately 2:30 a.m. Tues-day, Nov. 21, Beaumont Fire-Rescue units responded to a fire reported at

Torres Collision at 1532 Laurel. When firefight-ers arrived, they found the rear of the business heavily involved by flames. Firefighters began an aggressive interior fire attack, but

there was a partial build-ing collapse within min-

utes, trapping three fire-fighters. They were quickly

pulled from under the rubble by other firefighters and only two of them suf-fered minor injuries. Those two were treated on the scene by Beaumont EMS. The fire attack then became defensive and a second alarm was called to bring additional units and firefighters to the scene. The fire was brought under control after about an hour on scene. Firefighters were on the scene for approximately four hours. The business sustained heavy damage from the fire. At this time the cause of the fire appears to be deliberate.

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Lake Charles man charged with rape 20 years later

A man currently serving time for robbery has now been charged with a 1997 rape in Lake Charles.

Lorenoza Danela Carlos, 41, was served a warrant for aggravated rape Nov. 15 by authorities from Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Lake Charles Deputy Police Chief Mark Kraus said in a statement.

The sex crimes unit with the Lake Charles Police Department pulled this cold case from files in May 2017 and reopened the investigation.

January 10, 1997, the victim said that she came home about 1 a.m.

Shortly after falling asleep, someone gained entry into her residence through a window, bound her hands while armed with a knife and sexually assaulted her.

The victim made attempts to get free, but the suspect tied her up tighter, assaulted her again and then fled the scene. She then ran to her parents’ home nearby yelling for help.

Evidence was recovered from the crime scene in 1997 and preserved, but DNA testing in July 2017 revealed a match to Lorenoza Danela Carlos, offi-cials said.

After further investigation, an affi-davit for arrest was presented to a 14th Judicial Judge on Nov. 14 and a bond of $800,000 was set.

Nov. 15, Carlos was served with the warrant in the Avoyelles Parish Cor-rectional Center where he is currently serving a 20-year sentence for a first-degree robbery he committed in 2004.

— Eleanor Skelton

Nederland man charged with sexual assault of a child

A Nederland resident was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury Nov. 15 for continuous sexual abuse of a child and aggravated child sexual assault, according to court documents.

Eric Joseph Scott, 35, is accused of raping two 9-year-old girls, according to a probable cause affidavit.

One of the girls’ mother told police she became friends with Scott in Novem-ber 2015 and he agreed to babysit her children.

Her daughter told her mother that Scott was sexually abusing her in March 2016. The mother told the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office that Scott was never investigated for the allegations because another police agency told her there

was nothing that could be done.June 25, Jefferson County Sheriff’s

Deputies assisted Port Arthur and Ned-erland Police with a child sexual assault case when Scott’s former employer discovered child pornogra-phy on his cell phone. Scott was later arrested on a parole violation.

A search warrant on Scott’s cell phone revealed several videos of child porn and still photos of young minor females, according to the probable cause affidavit.

Two of the videos of the child vic-tims are from June 2, and the other video is from June 5, investigators said.

July 31, one of the victims was interviewed at the Garth House and stated that Scott penetrated her vagina with his fingers at least twice in a 30-day period between Nov. 2015 and March 2016.

She also told investigators that Scott promised her chewing gum in exchange for sex and showed her pornographic videos involving children on his phone, telling her that he liked little girls.

The other victim’s hair sample test-ed positive for cocaine, which explains why she did not know Scott assaulted her, the affidavit said.

Scott is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child, all of which are first-degree felonies.

If convicted, Scott could be impris-oned for between five to 99 years or life in prison.

— Eleanor Skelton

Beaumont man gets life in 2013 killing of BackPage.com date

Cameron Frank was sentenced to life in prison without parole by Judge John Stevens on Nov. 17.

A jury found Cameron Frank guilty

of the murder of Kendra Ureka Crump during a robbery in a motel room at the Knight’s Inn at 4085 I-10 South on August 20, 2013.

Frank and another male entered a room at the hotel attempting to rob

women who adver-tised as escorts on a website, BackPage.com. The pair set up a “date” with the women in the wom-en’s room.

The men entered and assaulted a male friend of the women, Jeremy Spears, and during the assault,

Cameron Frank shot Crump. Crump was able to make it to the parking lot before she collapsed and died.

Officers of the Beaumont Police Department began searching for a phone taken from Spears during the robbery. The phone led them to a wit-ness. That witness testified that Frank and the other male were trying to rob escorts at motels. Other records were obtained, which helped officers devel-op suspects. One of those suspects was Cameron Frank. Frank was arrested and brought in for questioning.

Frank admitted to being in the motel room, but he said the women and Spears were trying to rob Frank and the other male with him. Frank said Spears busted into the motel room and Frank’s male companion pulled his gun. He claimed there was a struggle over a gun between Frank’s male com-panion and Spears and the gun went off, killing Crump.

DNA established that Spears’ blood was on a shirt belonging to Frank. Spears also testified that he heard a gunshot and saw Frank with a gun pointed at Crump. Frank’s male com-panion denied ever being there or knowing Frank. The male companion

was tried for the aggravated robbery and found not guilty.

The jury deliberated five hours before finding Frank guilty of capital murder.

This case was investigated by the Beaumont Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant District Attor-ney Mike Laird.

“This was a sad case where a young woman bled to death in a parking lot of a motel for a small amount of money,” Laird said.

Suspect believed to have fired at deputy

Monday night, Nov. 20, a Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the 14000 block of Michelle in the Diamond D Ranch sub-division off Highway 90 at about 6 p.m. in refer-ence to suspicious person in the area knocking on doors in the neighbor-hood. Once the deputy arrived on scene, a man fled on foot west from the neighborhood towards the horse barns. The deputy gave chase and, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect fired a gun at the deputy and the deputy returned fire.

The deputy continued to pursue while calling for assistance. Additional deputies, DPS and ATF arrived, set up a perimeter and began searching the area. Beaumont K9 and the JCSO heli-copter were also called to assist.

One suspect was located near a resi-dence and taken to custody. The heli-copter continued to search the area from the air using its ther-mal imaging camera. While deputies were searching the area, they discovered that at least one residence had been burglarized. Deputies are unsure at this time whether the suspect that is in custody is related to the burglary.

The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Justin Dean. Dean is listed as a transient with ties to Mississippi. He was initially booked in on a retaliation warrant out of Missis-sippi. Additional charges are pending.

Police find meth in fake Red Bull can during traffic stop

A China man was indicted by a Jef-ferson County grand jury Nov. 15 for meth found during a traffic stop, according to court documents.

Travis Spencer Smith, 26, is accused of hiding two bags of meth inside in a fake Red Bull can, known on the street as a stash can.

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Water WeeklyFor the week of 11/20/17

Water conditionsDrought continues to intensify and expand rapidly across the state. Drought now covers 15 percent of the state, including 1 percent of the state impacted by severe drought. Nearly a third of the state is abnormally dry and in danger of slipping into drought in the next few weeks.

Drought conditions S 15% now S 9% a week ago S 1% three months ago S 16% a year ago

Intensity

D0 abnormally dry

D1 drought - moderate

D2 drought - severe

D3 drought - extreme

D4 drought - exceptional

Map courtesy of the U.S. Drought

Monitor

Map courtesy of NOAA

Typical La Niña winterScientists have declared weak La Niña conditions (below av-erage sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean) are present and expected to continue through the winter. For Texas, this means increased chances of warm and dry conditions, which could contribute to con-tinued drought expansion and intensification.

Written by Dr. Mark Wentzel — Dr. Mark Wentzel is a hydrologist in the TWDB’s Office of Water Science and Conservation.

Tulsi Oberbeck, Governmental Relations | [email protected] | 512-463-4864 Kimberly Leggett, Media Relations | [email protected] | 512-463-5129

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Water WeeklyFor the week of 11/20/17

Water conditionsDrought continues to intensify and expand rapidly across the state. Drought now covers 15 percent of the state, including 1 percent of the state impacted by severe drought. Nearly a third of the state is abnormally dry and in danger of slipping into drought in the next few weeks.

Drought conditions S 15% now S 9% a week ago S 1% three months ago S 16% a year ago

Intensity

D0 abnormally dry

D1 drought - moderate

D2 drought - severe

D3 drought - extreme

D4 drought - exceptional

Map courtesy of the U.S. Drought

Monitor

Map courtesy of NOAA

Typical La Niña winterScientists have declared weak La Niña conditions (below av-erage sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean) are present and expected to continue through the winter. For Texas, this means increased chances of warm and dry conditions, which could contribute to con-tinued drought expansion and intensification.

Written by Dr. Mark Wentzel — Dr. Mark Wentzel is a hydrologist in the TWDB’s Office of Water Science and Conservation.

Tulsi Oberbeck, Governmental Relations | [email protected] | 512-463-4864 Kimberly Leggett, Media Relations | [email protected] | 512-463-5129

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Beatrice Alviar, 82, of Rose City died Nov. 15, 2017 in Beaumont. Interment at Magnolia Cemetery.

Mike Anding, 66, of Vidor died Nov. 17, 2017. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park, Vidor.

Walter Douglas “Tuny” Bland Jr., 88, of Mau-riceville died Nov. 18, 2017. Graveside service at Bland Cemetery, Orange.

Herbert “Manty” Baltrip III, 46, of Beaumont died Nov. 17, 2017.

Elizabeth Ann Barnhill, 77, of Sour Lake died Nov. 20, 2017. Interment at Guin Cox Cemetery, Winnfield, Louisiana, Nov. 22.

Neva Jean Braswell, 71, of Buna died Nov. 14, 2017.

Katie S. Bott, 45, of Vidor died Nov. 16, 2017. Graveside service at Restlawn Memorial Park, Vidor, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.

Molly Mountjoy Burleigh, 67, of Orange died Nov. 16, 2017. Burial at Dorman Cemetery, Orange.

John Press Casto Jr., 83, of Nederland died Nov. 20, 2017. Funeral at Broussard’s, Neder-land, Nov. 25, 1 p.m.

Linda Rae Fontenot Chase, 72, of Magnolia died Nov. 18, 2017. Interment at China Cem-etery.

Dorothy “Dee” Chiappetta, 72, of Beaumont died Nov. 15, 2017. Interment at Magnolia Cem-etery, Beaumont.

Jessie Lee Collins, 90, of Village Mills died Nov. 19, 2017. Interment at Blue Waters Cem-etery, Segno.

Mario Colunga, 39, of Groves died Nov. 15, 2017. Cremation at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Raymond Desormeaux, 85, of Nederland died Nov. 16, 2017. Interment at Memory Gar-dens of Jefferson County, Nederland.

Bobbie Anderson Dugas, 85, of Nederland died Nov. 19, 2017. Funeral at First United Meth-odist Church, Nederland, Nov. 24, 2 p.m.

Edward Hansel Gregory, 65, of Orange died Nov. 18, 2017. Cremation under the direction of Claybar Funeral Homes.

Robert L. Goss, 93, died Nov. 18, 2017. Inter-ment at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Alice Mae Hines, 77, of Beaumont died Nov. 18, 2017.

Herman Reginald “Reggie” Iles, 91, of Beaumont died Nov. 18, 2017. Funeral at Calder Baptist Church, Beaumont, Nov. 25, 2 p.m.

William “Lightnin” Johnson Sr., 80, of Neder-land died Nov. 15, 2017. Interment at Oak Bluff

Memorial Park, Port Neches.Brenda Gail Kelley, 61, of Orange died Nov.

8, 2017.Bobby Charles Kiker, 69, of Silsbee died Nov.

15, 2017. Interment at Hardin Memorial Park, Silsbee.

Elaine Laughlin, 76, of Port Acres died Nov. 18, 2017.

Geraldine Lauver, 83, of Lumberton died Oct. 10, 2017. Committal at Broussard’s Cremato-rium, Beaumont.

Billie A. McLeod King, 87, of Vidor died Nov. 16, 2017. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park, Vidor.

Presley Jewel Maggard, infant daughter of Joe Maggard and Alexis Porzadek, died Mon-day, Nov. 13, 2017.

Feodor “Fred” Mokanyk, 71, of Beaumont died Nov. 16, 2017. Committal at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Eudacia “Lily” Moore, 82, of Orange died Nov. 17, 2017, in Beaumont. Funeral at Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, Nov. 25, 2 p.m.

Vincent Napolitano, 56, died Nov. 15, 2017. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, Beaumont, Nov. 21.

Mary Fazio O’Neill, 83, of Beaumont died

Nov. 16, 2017. Interment at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.

James Paige, 76, of Orange died Nov. 18, 2017.

Mary Beatrice Peveto, 80, of Orange died Nov. 15, 2017, in Orange. Burial at Winfree Cemetery, Orange.

Edith Lucille “Meme” Smith, 87, of High Island died Nov. 15, 2017. Interment at High Island Cemetery.

Kia Solomon, 22, of Beaumont died Nov. 19, 2017.

Derick Lynn Quibodeaux, 30, of Bridge City died Nov. 19, 2017, in Orange. Celebration of life at Claybar Funeral Home, Bridge City, Nov. 25, 2 p.m.

James Price “Doc” Ritter Sr., 91, of Beau-mont died Nov. 18, 2017. Graveside service at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Nov. 21.

Patricia Ruddy, 78, of Port Arthur died Nov. 19.

Ray Allen Stelly, 70, of Bridge City died Nov. 16, 2017.

Frances L. Vogel, 93, of Vidor died Nov. 18, 2017. Funeral at First Baptist Church, Vidor, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.

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space inside. Possession of these cans is not illegal, but they are often used to conceal drugs.

Smith was stopped by Beaumont police on Dec. 22, 2016, for going 8 miles over the limit on College Street, according to the probable cause affi-davit.

The officer noticed that Smith seemed nervous after pulling over at Jack in the Box. Dispatch advised the officer that Smith had sever-al warrants for his arrest out of Hardin County, the document stated. The offi-cer then handcuffed him and asked permission to search his vehicle, where

he found the Red Bull stash can.Smith was transported to the Jeffer-

son County Jail and charged with pos-session of methamphetamine, a sec-ond-degree felony. If convicted, he could face 2 to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

A records search shows that Smith has a previous criminal record, includ-ing trafficking drugs in Liberty County in 2013 and felony assault and reckless driving in Oregon in 2009.

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Human remains IDed Saturday, Nov. 18, at about 11:57

a.m., the Vidor Police Department responded to the 1400 block of High-way 12 due to a report of human remains found in the wooded area, VPD Lt. Mike Sanchez said in a release.

At autopsy, the remains were identi-

fied as Justin Daniele Hake, born Aug. 22, 1980. The medical examiner has ruled the death a suicide.

SWAT finds drugs, gun during search of Jasper residence

Two Jasper men were arrested on drug charges early Nov. 21 after the Jasper Police Department SWAT Team executed a narcotics search warrant on a residence in the 2400 block of Wheeler Street, reports Lt. G.W. Foster of the Criminal Investigations Divi-sion.

According to Jasper PD, the search warrant was issued as a result of an ongoing investigation by the Jasper PD Narcotics Division and yielded drug paraphernalia, items used in the pack-aging and distribution of narcotics, and cocaine.

Officers located 27-year-old Jeffrey Shane Reed and 64-year-old Elwood Foster at the residence. Reed was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, a second-degree felony. Reed was also charged with possession of a firearm by felon, a third-degree felony.

Elwood Foster was charged with second-degree felony possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.

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By Garry TrudeauDoonesbury

As chairman of the Senate Education Committee and an advocate for better education in the state of Texas, the most often and flawed saying I heard was that you can’t fix educa-tion by throwing money at it. My retort was always, “How do you know? We’ve never tried.” Too many conservatives seem to think there is some secret formula by which educa-tion can be improved by reducing the fund-ing for public educa-tion. Public education in America has been a great source of eco-nomic growth and a better quality of life known anywhere in the world. Unfortunately today, too many believe that quality education should be reserved for those who can individ-ually afford to pay for it. They even seem to want breaks on what it costs by devoting public school money to charter, private, and religious institutions.

Of course, money alone cannot improve the quality of education, unless it is spent very wisely. Building a new multi-million dollar football stadium does not necessarily improve quality of education one wit. Even having a beauti-ful building would not neces-sarily make education better for those students and teachers who occupy it. But the quality of teachers is clearly affected directly by the compensation and benefits they receive. The environment in which teachers and other school personnel are required to operate has a direct effect on morale and indirectly the quality of education they are able to deliver. Innovation and educational opportunities related to rapidly advancing technology is essential if we choose to prepare our young people for jobs of the future.

Unfortunately, lack of ade-quate funding of our public education forces the systems to use inefficient and outmoded techniques for delivering edu-

cation to those who need it most. An example I have recently uncovered relates to class size. The Perot Commit-tee on which I served devoted considerable time to high-qual-ity research about things that improve education. As an example, the quality of princi-pals at each school usually can be traced directly to the quality of education delivered at that

school. Another essen-tial element is class-room size. Research establishes, without a doubt, that teachers with fewer students are able to deliver higher quality education by giving more attention to individual students. The ideal number we discovered is 15 to 1. Of course, unfortunate-ly in public office you always need to compro-

mise based upon cost and the practical ability to deliver what you consider the optimum of quality. Therefore, our commit-tee recommended and was able to pass in the Education Reform Act the mandate of 22 to 1. Recently, figures have been published by the Texas Educa-tion Agency revealing that in Dallas alone, the independent school district has been granted by the Texas Education Agency 351 wavers for class size. Recently, the agency has grant-ed 4,419 wavers on class size, causing up to 40 students to be crammed into a classroom in too many districts.

Anyone who cares to check the research on this subject will quickly discover that our state legislature is continuing to tolerate this disgraceful conduct simply because they choose to be able to boast about no new taxes and con-tinue to fund education options for the wealthy citizens of our state. I suspect it will not change until more citizens who truly care about the future of this state get up on their “hind-legs” and demand atten-tion to the pitiful funding of public education in Texas.

Carl Parker

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Area Round ScheduleFriday, Nov. 24Jasper (8-2) v Celina (8-3) @Bruce Field, Athens, 2pNewton (10-0) v Rice @Driskell Stadium, Crockett, 3pNederland (8-2) v Manvel (10-0) @NRG Stadium, Houston, 4pPA Memorial (8-1) v Galveston Ball (6-4) @Challenger Stadium, League City, 4pSilsbee (6-4) v Bay City (7-3) @Turner Stadium, Humble, 6pWO-S (9-0) v Mexia (6-5) @Moorhead Stadium, Conroe, 7pEast Chambers (7-3) v Teague @Woodforest Bank Stadium, Shenandoah, 7pWoodville (9-1) v Rockdale (8-3) @Pridgeon Stadium, Jersey City, 7pPN-G (9-1) v Texas City (5-5) @NRG Stadium, 8pSaturday, Nov. 25Community Christian (1-7) @ Seguin Lifegate (6-3) @ 6p

Game broadcastsNederland v ManvelRadio: 560 AMOnline: klvi.comPN-G v Texas CityRadio: 92.5 FMOnline: cool925.comWO-S v MexiaRadio: 1600 AMOnline: kogt.com

B-district ScoresLongview 42, West Brook 14Nederland 35, Porter 3PA Memorial 41, Kingwood Park 7PN-G 72, Crosby 69New Caney 28, Vidor 7Silsbee 37, Center 17WO-S 54, Brookshire Royal 0Kilgore 49, LC-M 0Jasper 56, Atlanta 28Madisonville 42, Hardin-Jefferson 20

Bellville 35, Orangefield 14

Newton 58, Arp 0

East Chambers 35, Buna 12

Woodville 52, Hempstead 14

San Augustine 55, Deweyville 6

Grapeland 28, Evadale 27

Timpson 57, Hull-Daisetta 36

Brazos Christian 68, Legacy 35

Bishop Lynch 55, Kelly 14

Can’t MissNederland Bulldogs (8-2)

v Manvel Mavericks (10-0)Friday, Nov. 25 @ NRG Stadium, 4p

Series: first meetingLast meeting: first meeting

The Bulldogs have been on a roll since upsetting Mid-County rival PN-G in the last district game of the regular season. Nederland had no issues last week blowing out New Caney Porter 35-3, but face an undefeated Manvel team who went 13-1 last season, losing in the f ourth round of the playoffs. The

Mavericks are loaded on both sides of the ball , including quarterback Kason Martin and speedy receiver Jalen Preston.

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1. Newton (10-0)2. WO-S (9-0)3. West Brook (6-3)4. PA Memorial (8-1)5. Woodville (9-1)6. Nederland (8-2)7. PN-G (9-1)8. Jasper (8-2)9. Evadale (7-3)10. Vidor (5-4)

Roschon JohnsonJR – QB – PN-G

Texas commit Roschon Johnson literally won PN-G’s playoff game by scoring 10 – count them, 10 – touchdowns in the Indians’ 72-69 Bi-district victory over Crosby. Johnson scored with less than a minute remaining to hold off the Cougars, who were also scoring with ease. Johnson totaled 556 yards with 254 rushing yards on 36 carries and 5 touchdowns and threw for 302 yards on 10-of-14 attempts with 5 more scores. PN-G will play Texas City in the second round of the playoffs. Expect more fireworks from Johnson.

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Lamar University is now in search of a new athletic director. Nov. 20, Jason Henderson resigned his position after being on campus for 11 years. Henderson joined Lamar in 2006 as a compliance coordinator then was named interim athletic director in 2011. Lamar took the interim tag off in 2012.

Former Lamar basketball standout Norman Bellard was named interim athletic director.

The recent Southland Conference championship and NCAA tournament berth by LU soccer, the National Invi-tational Softball Championship finals appearance from the softball team, a strong showing by both men’s and women’s cross country in the recent

NCAA regionals, two consecutive years of top-ranked recruiting classes for Lamar baseball, strong seasons pre-dicted for men’s and women’s basketball, and cause for opti-mism for the Cardi-nals on the gridiron – all of these and

more give Bellard reason to be excited as he takes on his new responsibilities.

“My primary goal will be to con-tinue to put a quality product on the fields and courts that is attractive to the community, both on campus and beyond,” said Bellard.

In addition, Bellard places a high priority on academic accomplishments for Lamar student-athletes.

“We do a good job on graduation rates,” Bellard noted, “so success in the classroom will remain very impor-tant in all sports.”

He cited academic progress rates (APR) of several sports, including

baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s golf, and women’s soccer, as evidence that Lamar is head-ing in the right direction both academi-cally and athletically. Those teams in particular at LU “are near the top in our conference and among Texas uni-versities [in APR], and they are trend-ing upwards,” Bellard added.

Also on Bellard’s wish list are upgrades to athletic facili-ties, including the Montagne Center, Vincent-Beck Stadium and Provost Umphrey Stadi-um. Plans are in the works for basketball locker room improvements as well as enhancements for student-ath-letes and spectators alike at Cardinal baseball games, while other changes are on the drawing board as well.

“These upgrades will not be possi-ble without the help and support of our generous Cardinal fans, Lamar alumni,

and athletic boosters,” Bellard empha-sized. “With the help of our coaches and administration, I look forward to sharing my vision with our communi-ty, alumni and friends.”

Bellard will continue as assistant to the president for community relations and athletics program liaison, a posi-tion he has held since March 2015. He

has served in numerous leader-ship roles in the university that had a direct impact on student life and student engagement including senior associate vice president for student affairs, interim vice president for stu-dent affairs, and senior associate vice president for residence life.

“Norman Bellard’s involvement with Lamar University, as a student-athlete, distinguished alumnus, Cardinals fan, and as a long-standing member of our staff, makes him uniquely qualified to serve as interim athletic director,” said Lamar University President Ken Evans. “We look forward to his leadership and vision as we move forward at this moment of unprecedented opportunities for Lamar University Athletics.”

A full national search will begin immediately for a permanent athletic director.

FootballOn a night when the Cards held No.

19 McNeese to just 13 points, the offense could only muster a 43-yard field goal off the leg of freshman kicker Elvin Martinez, falling by a final score of 13-3 as Lamar ended the regular season 2-9 overall in Mike Schultz’s first year as a head coach.

“We got beat by an extremely good football team tonight,” said Schultz. “I thought our defense played extremely well. As a whole, I thought the team

fought extremely hard tonight. We fought the whole game and never gave up. We had some opportunities but didn’t take advantage of them offen-sively. You just can’t do that against a team like McNeese.”

The Cardinals held McNeese to 351 yards of total offense, while them-selves being held to 207. The majority of LU’s offense came through the air as Big Red was held to just 12 yards rushing. Senior quarterback Blake McKenzie closed out his career by completing 23 passes for 195 yards. McKenzie’s favorite target was sopho-more Case Robinson, who hauled in five catches for 59 yards.

Lamar had several chances to take the lead as the defense caused turn-overs, giving the Cardinal offense the ball in scoring position.

The defense was led by juniors Davon Jernigan and Lane Taylor. Both players finished the night with 11 tack-les. Jernigan was also credited with 2.5 tackles for losses. LU picked off two more passes Saturday night, finishing the season with 13, one more than it had last season. Junior Nate Jones also picked off his sixth pass of the season and nearly returned it for a touchdown.

BasketballThe Lady Cards (3-2) will head

west to San Antonio to partake in the UTSA Thanksgiving Classic. LU will play North Dakota on Friday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. and Northern Illinois on Sat-urday, Nov. 25, at noon.

The men’s team (4-1) will travel on Monday, Nov. 27 to play UTEP at 8 p.m. Their next home game is Dec. 5 against St. Thomas.

The recent signing class announced by women’s basketball coach Robin

Marcus Daggs attempts to haul in a potential touchdown pass. Umaja Collins

Henderson steps down as athletic director

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Thanksgiving is not exactly a tur-key’s dream come true. But for deer hunters it’s always nice to get lucky and harvest a turkey for the holidays.

If it wasn’t for the Rio Grande tur-keys, we wouldn’t have much of a turkey hunting season. The Rio Grande turkey is by far the most populous and widest-ranging wild turkey subspecies in our state. The other two subspecies with populations in Texas are the east-ern turkey and the Merriam’s turkey.

The season on Rio Grande turkeys runs concurrently with deer season. The most abundant numbers of Texas turkeys can be found in the Hill Coun-try and South Texas. Eastern gobblers are off limits in East Texas during the deer season.

Stocking of wild turkeys has been tried in the Pineywoods a couple of times but it really hasn’t been too suc-cessful. However, we still have an East Texas season in 15 counties. It’s open from April 15 – May 14. That’s for gobblers only. The season limit on Rio Grande turkeys is four. But check this out: Back in 1903, the bag limit was 25 per day. As turkey numbers began to

decline, limits were adjusted.

The absolute best time to be hunting tur-keys is during the spring when they are mating. That’s when gobblers can be called in with or without the use of decoys. If you have never hunted tur-keys during the spring, you are definitely miss-

ing out on true Texas adventure. They, like quail, are a blast to hunt. The rea-son I mention those two birds together is because turkeys are members of the same family as the bobwhite quail.

“Turkeys appeared in Texas some 11 million years ago, according to the fossil record, yet it took little more than a century of exploitation to reduce

their numbers to a few thousand,” said Larry Hodge with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “In 1897, trap-ping was banned, but only for five months of the year. Not until 1919 was anything close to the current bag limit imposed – three gobblers per season, compared to today’s four. With deter-mined habitat protection and improve-ment by private landowners, elimina-tion of market hunting, restricted har-vests and restocking efforts by TPW, Rio Grandes number more than 500,000 in Texas today – 50 times the number of turkeys of all species found in North America in 1900.

“A persistent myth of American his-

tory is that Benjamin Franklin champi-oned the wild turkey as the symbol for the nation’s seal. This was not the case, according to the definitive work ‘The Wild Turkey: Biology and Manage-ment.’ Franklin did complain that the artist in charge of creating one of the early images of the bald eagle for the seal produced something that looked more like a turkey than an eagle, and in a digression forgivable of an old man in his dotage, went on to enumerate the bad points of the eagle and the good points of the turkey. But this was done in a letter to his daughter in 1784 – years after the eagle came to adorn the nation’s seal.”

First half of the duck season nearing a close

The first segment of the Texas duck season will close in both the north and south zones on Nov. 26. It’ll reopen in the north zone Dec. 2 and the south zone Dec. 9. The season started off pretty good, especially for hunters on the J.D. Murphree WMA in Port Arthur, but it slowed down a good bit between cold fronts. The front we’ve got going through Southeast Texas this week should move a good number of ducks down the Central Flyway in time to provide some quality Thanks-giving holiday hunts.

Duck hunts in Southwest Louisiana have been excellent, according to reports from Buddy Oaks at Hackberry Rod and Gun Club. The first part of their season will be open through Dec. 3. I’ve hunted with these guys several times. They run some of the best and most comfortable duck hunts I’ve ever been on. The blinds are big and com-fortable, and you don’t even get your feet wet. Waders are not required. Most of their hunts are on marsh ponds that attract a lot of gadwall, pintails, teal and widgeon.

“Ariel surveys done a week before the opening of our duck season esti-mated that we had 158 million ducks in

the state,” says Oaks. “Over the first nine days, our hunters have made a big dent in that estimation. We have har-vested over 1,600 birds, and each of our blinds is averaging over 14 ducks per hunt. That’s spectacular for us, and we are way ahead of any year we can remember in quite a while. Each cold front through our area continues to bring in more ducks to the marsh.

“Every year we set aside some spe-cial dates during Thanksgiving and the holidays so youngsters can come hunt-ing with their families. The special price is $600 for the blind for two people, and that’s all-inclusive. That’s a savings of $270 a trip. The trip includes all meals, lodging, a guided duck hunting trip and more.”

For details, call (888) 862-3391.Robert Sloan is the outdoors editor for

The Examiner. E-mail your favorite photos or hunting and fishing experience to [email protected] for possible publica-tion in the paper.

You gotta love turkeys — on and off the dinner table

Duck hunts have been excellent in Southwest Louisiana. These hunters got a limit of birds while hunting with Hackberry Rod and Gun Club.

The eyes and ears of a turkey make it one of the toughest of all Texas game animals to hunt.

Fast Turkey FactsIf wild turkeys could smell,

they’d be nearly impossible to hunt. Their vision is the keenest among all Texas game animals. They are especially astute at pinpointing movement and can hone in on nois-es from a mile away.

A hundred years ago, turkeys almost disappeared from Texas due to unregulated hunting and loss of habitat. Now, thanks to hunter and landowner support, bag limits and a restocking program, they are mak-ing a steady comeback.

Turkeys now inhabit 223 of the 254 counties in Texas.

Robert Sloan photo

Buddy Oaks photo

Kelly softballKelly Catholic High School senior Makasha Brown signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball for Lamar State College Port Arthur on Nov. 14. Brown, a shortstop, hit .420 and had a .929 fielding percentage while leading the team in doubles, triples and runs scored last season. Coached by Bobby Knowles and Johnny Brown, Makasha was named to the TAPPS 5A all-district team.


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All Star Girls Report ranked the recruiting class as the 79th-best in Division I, while Pre-ferred Athlete Scouting Services (PASS) ranked the recruiting class as 17th-best among mid-major programs.

“This is our best recruiting class since we’ve been at LU,” said Harmony, who is in her fifth season at the helm of the Cardinals. “These are immedi-ate impact players who fit our system.”

Joining the Cardinals next season are Angel Hastings (San Antonio Wagner), Miya Crump (Houston Yates) and Umaja Collins (Mesquite Horn).

Hastings (5-6 point guar) is ranked as the 32nd-best point guard in the nation by Dan Olson Collegiate Girls Basket-ball Report. Hastings was tabbed as the 126th-best pros-pect in the nation and the 16th-best player in Texas. She played travel ball for San Antonio’s Finest.

Crump (6-1) is ranked sec-

ond among wings in Texas by All Star Girls Report. The report also had Crump ranked as the 17-best prospect in Texas and 181st in the nation. Crump played travel ball for Houston Hoops.

Collins (6-2) is ranked eighth among centers in Texas and the 59th-best prospect in the state by Premier Basketball Report. Collins played travel ball for Urban Heroes Elite.

“Nationally, we are recruit-ing against bigger conferences and winning,” Harmony said.

Cross countryThe cross country teams

turned in solid showings at the NCAA South Central Regionals on Nov. 10 as men’s team fin-ished eighth out of 24 teams, while the LU women placed 10th of 24 teams at Texas A&M’s Watts Cross Country Course.

The LU men’s squad was led by Jamie Crowe, who placed 15th, covering the 10-kilometer circuit in 30 minutes, 30.5 sec-onds. Teammate Matthew Arnold was 29th in 31:09.8. As a team, the Cardinals finished with 235 points. Arkansas won

the team title with 59 points. Texas was second with 73, while the host Aggies were third with 98 points. Emmanuel Rotich of Tulane won individual honors with a clocking of 29:49.1. Brian Barraza of Hous-ton was second in 29:51.5.

In the women’s race, LU was paced by Evelyn Chavez, who finished eighth in a time of 20:47.2 for 6 kilometers. Team-mate Georgia Tuckfield was 56 in 21:30.2. The Cardinals totaled 296 points. Arkansas dominated the team standings, finishing with 35 points. Texas was sec-ond with 93 points. The victori-ous Razorbacks finished 1-2 in the individual race, with Nikki Hiltz winning the race in 19:35.5 as she held off teammate Carina Viljoen, who was second in 19:36.0.

VolleyballAlan Edwards resigned as the

women’s volleyball coach after four years. Edwards was hired in 2013 and went 29-83 at Lamar. His best season came in 2015 when the team went 14-16 overall, but struggled in confer-ence at 4-12.

LAMARfrom page 23A

Kelly volleyball play-ers senior Hailey Hurl-burt (left) and junior Tatum Blackwell (below)received TAPPS all-district awards. Hurlburt was named to the 6A-Dis-trict 3 second team and Blackwell was honorable mention.

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6AA-18511608/12/2010043450-000-000600-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. DOLLY HARMONTRACT 1: LT 1 2 BLK 2MC QUEENBmt$1,580.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,614.00

6BA-18511608/12/2010271430-000-000300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. DOLLY HARMONTRACT 2: PL D 30 T 32 J DRAKE590 Fletcher St, Bmt$2,300.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,334.00

7A-185584PULLED

8A-192120PULLED

9A-19526108/14/2014053400-000-443800-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. JOSEPH L. FRANCIS, ET ALLOT 3 BLOCK 396 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR1429 Stilwell Blvd, PA$22,920.00$20,676.28

10A-19693502/08/2017010850-000-051900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. RICHARD M. NIXONLOT 15 BLOCK 55 CARTWRIGHT2290 Roberts St, Bmt$1,960.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,994.00

11A-197165PULLED

12A-19717608/13/2015300020-000-040400-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. B. SMITH, ET ALPLAT RS5 TRACT 218 ABSTRACT 20 D EASLEY7940 Mitchell Rd, Bmt$2,570.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,604.00

13A-19844708/25/2016011350-000-027300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. BARRY L. MORRIS,

SR., ET ALLOT 10 BLOCK 27 CARTWRIGHT TERR780 Goliad St, Bmt$1,960.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,994.00

14A-19845608/25/2016053400-000-201900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. ORA LEE SNOWDEN, ET ALLOT 7 BLOCK 182 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR1605 5th St, PA$980.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,014.00

15B-13508301/13/1992051800-000-006400-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, ET ALVS. CURTIS CORMIERLOT 9 & ADJ ALLEY BLK F PENNOCK & POTTS .152 AC2040 Potts St, Bmt$6,650.00$2,954.54

16B-15145804/18/1996053400-000-341200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. HARRY J. REED, JR., ET ALLOT 4 BLK 299 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR1420 Dequeen Blvd, PA$7,480.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$7,514.00

17B-15343603/13/2003035000-000-071800-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. DOROTHY S. MOON, ET ALLOT 24 BLK 29 LAKEVIEW5217 8th St, PA$2,430.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,464.00

18B-15434011/05/1997023250-000-008100-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. BRUCE E. BROSNAHAN, ET ALLOT 5 BLK 4 GOLD HILL1845 Delaware St, Bmt$19,930.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$19,964.00

19B-163184PULLED

20B-16585201/28/2002053400-000-315200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. MELVEOLA MOSLEY, ET ALLOT 7 BLK 277 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR2201 Thomas Blvd, PA

$17,250.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$17,284.00

21B-16801403/04/2003019750-000-006000-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. BE NGUYEN AKA BE V. NGUYEN, ET ALLOT 14 & 15 BLOCK 5 FAIRHAVEN2720 Royal Ave, GVS$21,880.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$21,914.00

22B-17077209/09/2004006700-000-012500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. ESTATE OF JEANNE E. ROULY, DECDN 1/2 OF LOT 5 BLK 18 BLVD CTS23rd St, PA$2,000.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,034.00

23B-17135403/11/2004049402-000-030405-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. PARK CENTRAL DEV. CORP.LOT 6 BLK 11 RG ‘G’ TR 1 2.455 ACRES AND LOT 7 BLK 11 RG ‘G’ TRACT A .372 ACRE PALCOPA4,620.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$4,654.00

24B-19110203/05/2012053400-000-228500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. SARAH THOMAS, ET ALLOT 9 & LOT 10 BLK 203 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR2017 6th St, PA$51,140.00$26,207.22

25B-19110603/02/2017053400-000-496300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. EFFIE LEE SINNEGARLOT 11 BLOCK 442 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR739 17th St, PA$32,890.00$12,601.46

26B-19210809/15/2016053300-000-045600-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. JERRY TOUCHET, SR., ET ALW 1 AC OF E 2 AC OF LOT 6 BLOCK 7 PORT ACRES2710 61st St, PA$5,310.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$5,344.00

27B-19477703/13/2014044700-000-025600-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. LOUIS WILLIAMS, ET ALLOT 4 BLOCK 10 MONTROSE

420 Duane St, PA$21,060.00$5,957.99

28B-19530303/05/2015043450-000-000100-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. EMMA JONESLOT 1 & LOT 2 BLK 1 MCQUEEN650 Fletcher St, Bmt$22,920.00$20,303.25

29B-196005PULLED

30B-19644803/05/2015051300-000-012700-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. EDGAR OMAR CIBRIANLOT 1 BLOCK 16 PEAR RIDGE3548 30th St, PA$80,630.00$33,169.70

31B-19671609/10/2015005400-000-001200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. LOUIS E. HINZ, ET ALLOT 13 BLEDSOE 2320 Bledsoe Pl, PA$1,000.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,034.00

32B-19692309/10/2015059350-000-012100-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. ROLAND CHANETTE, ET ALLOT 6 BLOCK 13 SILVER CITY2185 Lela St, Bmt$26,430.00$15,782.46

33B-19720908/31/2015018800-000-011100-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. HARVEY ARTHUR DOWNS, ET ALLOT 3 BLOCK 5 EDGEMORE3826 10th St, PA$2,460.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,494.00

34B-19721809/15/2016062150-000-002300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. MARION MILTONLOT 22 STILWELL144 W 15th St, PA$520.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$554.00

35B-19787409/15/2016044650-000-005600-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. CHARLES CLARENCE BROWNLOT 13 BLOCK 515 MODEL3323 Procter St, PA$1,250.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,284.00

36B-19790409/15/2016051800-000-006300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. WILLIE JORDAN, ET ALLOT 8 & ADJACENT 1/2 ALLEY BLOCK F PENNOCK & POTTS .152AC2030 Potts St, Bmt$1,350.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,384.00

37B-198148PULLED

38B-19815703/02/2017049400-000-005000-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. VALERIE VARNADO CHELETTE, ET ALE 222.86’ OF W 252.86’ 222.86’ X 1170’ LOT 2 BLOCK 4 RANGE E PALCO TRACT 1 5.9795749 Gulfway Dr, PA$59,790.00$19,046.61

39B-19844603/02/2017010900-000-014700-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. JESS W. PHILLIPS, JR., ET ALLOT 21 & LOT 22 BLOCK 127 CARTWRIGHT 22820 San Antonio St, Bmt$54,120.00$26,127.51

40B-19906403/06/2017007182-000-002500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. KENNEDY ANDREWS, ET ALLOT 24 BLK 1 BRIAR CREEK III3465 Briar Way, Bmt$253,890.00$32,291.80

41D-130338PULLED

42D-14902105/17/1995053400-000-205900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. SAM THOMAS EDENN 67 1/2’ OF LT 7 BLK 185 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR510 Lake Charles Ave, PA$780.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$814.00

43D-15349609/18/1998065350-000-014100-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. LYDIA L. TINEO CASTRO, ET ALTR 22 LOT 35 OUT OF BLK B TYRRELL PARK5191 Roberts Rd, Bmt$1,980.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,014.00

44D-16316504/09/2001016050-000-068700-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. RUPERT JOHN

MIDGETTELOT 12 BLOCK 35 DELMAR TERR4606 6th St, PA$2,860.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,894.00

45D-17057305/20/2004051800-000-017300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. ESTATE OF RICHARD SPAIN, JR. DECD, ET ALE 1/2 LOT 2 BLK T LOT 3 BLK T PENNOCK & POTTS2675 Potts St, Bmt$14,790.00$8,559.74

46D-18474305/11/2017068000-000-007900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. JOSEPH KENNEDY, ET ALLOT 26 BLK 4 WEST OAKLAND3502 Westmoreland St, Bmt$1,470.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,504.00

47D-18761911/18/2010007400-000-020800-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. SAVANNAH GODEAUXW 66 1/2’ OF LOT 21 & LOT 22 BLK 22 BRICE842 Booker Washington, PA$14,520.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$14,554.00

48D-192803PULLED

49D-19538211/13/2014003000-000-050700-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. PRIVATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS, INC., ET ALLOT 7 BLOCK 38 BEACHWAY3112 13th St, PA$980.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,014.00

50D-19538305/12/2016005260-000-007700-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. LLOYD LANDRY, ET ALLOT 3 & 4 BLK 11 BLANCHETTE 21350 Avenue D, Bmt$56,500.00$47,353.04

51D-196714PULLED

52D-19711005/12/2016007650-000-003700-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. MINH TO, ET ALNORTH 7.2’ OF LOT 12 & SOUTH 42.8’ OF LOT 13 BLK 3 BRINKMAN PL1812 Snider Ave, PA$2,940.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,974.00

53D-19712005/12/2016026400-000-006200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. LOTTIE MAE KIMBROUGHLOT 12 BLK 3 HANNAH ESTGolden Ln, PA

$2,360.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,394.00

54D-19715611/12/2015006450-000-014300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. LAURIE ANNE COOPER, ET ALLOTS 17-18 BLOCK 10 BOOKER HEIGHTS2165 Euclid St, Bmt$2,350.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,384.00

55D-19752205/02/2017009950-000-001500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. GWENDOLYN SPEARS GUIDRYLOT 10 BLOCK 2 CAMPUS795 Campus St, Bmt$41,150.00$15,529.93

56D-19754405/12/2016050750-000-011300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. ROGERS JONES, ET ALLOT 8 BLOCK 15 PARKDALE2082 Angelina St, Bmt$3,360.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$3,394.00

57D-19791211/17/2016250409-000-002600-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. HUDSON HARRISONPLAT D9 T26 JAMES DRAKE SURVEY565 Prince St, Bmt$2,260.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,294.00

58D-198205PULLED

59D-19856311/17/2016036100-000-004900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. CAROLYN C. MCCULLOUGH, ET ALLOT 5 BLOCK 3 LA SALLE4639 Hartel St, Bmt$2,880.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,914.00

60D-19885405/11/2017274700-000-004900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. ELSIE CLINTONPLAT G TRACT 47 DAVID BROWNBmt$660.00*Bid will start at adjudged value

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61D-19886105/11/2017036850-000-008900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. MARVIN DALE RUSSELL, ET ALLOT 3 BLOCK 12 LEONARD1130 Stewart St, Bmt$860.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$894.00

62D-19886505/11/2017021160-000-014200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. TINA DEARMON HEBERT HOOD, ET ALLOT 18 BLOCK 10 FORREST1199 Prince St, Bmt$37,290.00$14,778.23

63D-19887205/11/2017050900-000-005500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. MARCOS HERNANDEZ, ET ALLOT 32 BLOCK 2 PARKVIEW848 12th Ave, PA$28,640.00$14,003.07

64D-19907205/11/2017025210-000-000500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. ISAAC ACKAH, ET ALLOT 30 BLOCK 1 GRIFFING ESTATES #3 EXTENSION2631 Bryan Ave, GVS$148,860.00$20,473.00

65D-199093PULLED

66AD-199347PULLED

66BD-199347PULLED

66CD-19934705/11/2017048600-000-008500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. ROBERT JONES, IND AND AS IND ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF ROSETTA JONES, DECEASED, ET ALTRACT 3: NORTH 14 FEET LOT 4 SOUTH 1/2 LOT 5 BLOCK 8 OGDEN2255 Orange St, Bmt$1,910.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,944.00

66DD-19934705/11/2017048600-000-015400-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. ROBERT JONES, IND AND AS IND ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF ROSETTA JONES, DECEASED, ET ALTRACT 4: LOT 8 SOUTH 1/2 LOT 9 BLOCK 12 OGDEN2325 Victoria St, Bmt$51,340.00$22,482.67

67D-19936405/11/2017

054450-000-008200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. DAVID K. LUTE, ET ALLOTS 25 & 26 BLOCK 8 RACHFORD & DEARING412 Avenue D, PN$3,920.00$1,843.06

68AD-19936605/11/2017300626-000-018000-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. FRANCIS KELLY, ET ALTRACT 1: UNDIVIDED 33.333% TRACT 10 4.6600 ACRES ABSTRACT 626 BENNETT BOUSE 1.5533 ACRES$8,887.00$1,781.44

68BD-19936605/11/2017300626-000-018001-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. FRANCIS KELLY, ET ALTRACT 2: UNDIVIDED 33.333% TRACT 10-A 15.34 ACRES ABSTRACT 626 BENNETT BOUSE = 5.1133 ACRES$15,723.00$1,389.27

68CD-19936605/11/2017300626-000-019000-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. FRANCIS KELLY, ET ALTRACT 3: UNDIVIDED 33.333% TRACT 10 4.6600 ACRES ABSTRACT 626 BENNETT BOUSE = 1.5533 ACRES$8,887.00$4,471.30

68DD-19936605/11/2017300626-000-019001-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. FRANCIS KELLY, ET ALTRACT 4: UNDIVIDED 33.333% TRACT 10-A 15.3400 ACRES ABSTRACT 626 BENNETT BOUSE = 5.113 ACRES$15,723.00$1,389.2769D-199465PULLED

70AD-199466PULLED70BD-199466PULLED70CD-199466PULLED71D-19946705/11/2017014300-000-000600-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. M. HUFF, JR.LOT 6 BLOCK 1 CORBIN1730 Herring St, Bmt$890.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$924.0072E-151603PULLED73E-15706006/15/2017252411-000-002900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. EARL J. BODWIN, ET

ALPL D11 T 32 A WILLIAMS2420 Omaha St, Bmt$1,130.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,164.0074E-16317805/18/2001035200-000-028700-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. RICKEY HAWTHORNE, ET ALLOT 1 BLK 36 LAMAR5155 Heisig St, Bmt$17,990.00$13,324.31

75E-16375912/07/2001053400-000-195900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. ESTATE OF EULL STAGG, ET ALN 50’ OF LOTS 5 AND 6 BLOCK 177 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR448 Orange Ave, PA$2,250.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,284.00

76E-16915206/11/2004021500-000-005500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. EUGENIO HERRERA, ET ALLOT 12 BLOCK 4 FOURTH STREET ACRES2829 S 5th St, Bmt$27,270.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$27,304.00

77E-17184006/15/2017003850-000-023600-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017COUNTY OF JEFFERSONVS. ROBERT C. ANDREWS, ET ALLOT 2 BLOCK 15 IN THE BEL AIR 7630 San Carlos St, Bmt$4,450.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$4,484.00

78E-18308306/17/2010003000-000-016300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. PAUL C. WASHINGTON JRLOT 2 BLOCK 12 BEACHWAY3044 19th St, PA$960.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$994.00

79E-18606212/09/2010044650-000-062300-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. RADHAY GOBERDHANLT 17 BLK 557 MODEL3545 8th St, PA$1,350.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,384.00

80E-18766212/15/2016044650-000-095000-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. ANTHONY GROGAN, ET ALC OR N 50’ OF S 95’ OF LT 10 & LT 11 BLK 582

MODEL1108 2nd Ave, PA$890.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$924.00

81E-19475606/11/2015002050-000-000200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. MICHAEL J. SANDIFER, ET ALLOT 3 & LOT 4 BLOCK 1 ARMSTRONG PLACE3333 25th St, PA$58,970.00$9,259.89

82E-19477112/04/2014025300-000-029000-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. MARY CHARLENE SCULLY, ET ALLOT 1 BLOCK 28 GRIFFING RESIDENTIAL PARK4448 Alamosa St. PA$14,660.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$14,694.00

83E-19525812/15/2016050050-300-043200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. STANLEY HUGHES, ET ALW 2’ OF LOT 11 & ALL OF LOT 12 BLOCK 24 PARK PLACE 44310 Big Bend Ave, PA$7,320.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$7354.00

84E-195296PULLED

85E-196911PULLED

86E-19712712/15/2016048550-000-003200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. JOHN MARSHALL DANIELS, SR., ET ALLOT 8 BLOCK 3 ODOM TERRACE4425 Diamond St, Bmt$42,430.00$21,035.91

87E-19716906/16/2016053400-000-349700-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. DONNA EDWARDS, ET ALE 100’ OF LOT 9 BLOCK 306 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR2019 Bluebonnet Ave, PA$860.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$894.00

88E-19721612/03/2015056850-000-026900-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. GENICE ARNOLDLOT 30 BLOCK 8 ROOSEVELT1215 W 5th St, PA$10,480.00$5,348.07

89E-19733906/17/2016053400-000-207500-00000Order of Sale Date

09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. STANLEY J. HUBBARD, ET ALLT 11 BLK 186 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR2037 5th St, PA$980.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,014.00

90E-19786912/15/2016036850-000-007000-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. TWANA JONES, ET ALLOT 8 BLOCK 10 LEONARD1645 Brooklyn St, Bmt$1,200.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$1,234.00

91E-19814512/15/2016010850-000-052550-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. ARMANDA GAIL GATLIN, ET ALLOT 8 LESS E 21’ BLOCK 56 CARTWRIGHT2088 Roberts St, Bmt$2,100.00$2,134.00

92E-19845706/15/2017053400-000-275400-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. LAWRENCE LALONDE, ET ALS 90’ OF LOT 12 BLOCK 242 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR2649 9th St, PA$840.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$874.00

93E-19855912/13/2016057250-000-003500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. HENRY BARBOSALT 7 & LT 8 BLK 6 ROSEMONT4305 7th Ave, PA$2,940.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,974.00

94E-19909406/07/2017053400-000-308500-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. JAMES RAY HOPKINS, ET ALLOT 7 BLOCK 271 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR2801 Thomas Blvd, PA$52,720.00$17,839.04

95A-15834408/13/2009246405-000-005700-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. VIRGINIA KEELING, ET ALPLAT D TRACT 51 21 A WILLIAMS3032 Cordova, Bmt$1,970.00*Bid will start at adjudged value*$2,004.00

96B-19885809/14/2017002200-000-008200-00000Order of Sale Date 09/20/2017JEFFERSON COUNTYVS. DAVID PEAVY, ET AL

LOT 12 BLOCK 6 ATLANTIC GDNS 5224 33rd St., GVS$38,750.00$16,873.86

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Jefferson County, Texas to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

Dated at Beaumont, Texas, November 7, 2017.

Sheriff Zena StephensJefferson County, Texas

Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs at (409) 832-9483.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Room 125, Beaumont, Texas, until 2:00 P.M. (CST), THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 and all bids will be opened and publicly read in the City Council Chambers on that date for:

Annual Contract for Container and Solid

Waste Collection

Bids shall be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Room 125, Beaumont, Texas, prior to the above stated time.

B idd ing fo rms, specifications and all necessary information may

be obtained from the Purchasing Division, City Hall, 801 Main, Room 315, Beaumont, Texas 77701. Vendors requesting bid packets should call the Purchasing Division at (409) 880-3720 or you may download the specifications from our website at: http://b e a u m o n t t e x a s . g o v /p u r c h a s i n g / b i d -information/

RESPONDENTS ARE STRONGLY

ENCOURAGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE

ENTIRE PROPOSAL.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid or combination of bids deemed advantageous to it.

Please make reference to Bid Number: TF1118-11Bid Closing Date: December 14, 2017

Tina Broussard, TRMCCity Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given in

accordance with the provisions of

the Texas Alcoholic

Beverage Code that SRS Retail LLC dba L & P

Market is making

application with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage

Commission for a Wine Only

Package Store Permit and Beer

Retailer’s Off Premises

License to be located at 2855

Washington Blvd in the City of Beaumont , Jefferson

County, Texas.Officers:

Shahnawaz Momin – Pres/

SecRafique M. Ali – VP/Treasurer

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING

CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GEORGE

DODD HODGES, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that or ig ina l Let ters Testamentary in the Estate of GEORGE DODD HODGES on November 1, 2017, in Cause No. 117996, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to GLADYS PEARL HODGES.

The address of such Letters Testamentary is c/o Allen Parker, 2300 Hwy 365, Ste. 330, Nederland, Texas 77627.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is

currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

GLADYS PEARL HODGESIndependent Executrix of the Estate ofGEORGE DODD HODGESDeceased

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING

CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF LEATHA

VERNELL HUMPHRIES, DECEASED:

Notice is hereby given that an order granting original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of LEATHA VERNELL HUMPHRIES, was entered on November 7, 2017, in Cause No. 118054 pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to ROBERT GARY HUMPHRIES.

The address of such Letters Testamentary is c/o Allen Parker, 2300 Hwy 365, Ste. 330, Nederland, Texas 77627.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law

ROBERT GARY HUMPHRIESIndependent Executor of the Estate ofLEATHA VERNELL HUMPHRIESDeceased

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Room 125, Beaumont, Texas, until 10:00 A.M. (CST), FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2017 and all bids will be opened and publicly read in the City Council Chambers on that date for:

Purchase of Two (2) Sedans for

Beaumont Transit, Beaumont, Texas

Bids shall be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Room 125, Beaumont, Texas, prior to the above stated time.

B idd ing fo rms, specifications and all necessary information may be obtained from the Purchasing Division, City Hall, 801 Main, Room 315, Beaumont, Texas 77701. Vendors requesting bid packets should call the Purchasing Division at (409) 880-3720 or you may download the specifications from our website at: http://b e a u m o n t t e x a s . g o v /p u r c h a s i n g / b i d -information/

RESPONDENTS ARE STRONGLY

ENCOURAGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE

ENTIRE PROPOSAL.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid or combination of bids deemed advantageous to it.

Please make reference to Bid Number: Mi1118-11Bid Closing Date:


December 8, 2017

Tina Broussard, TRMCCity Clerk

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that or ig ina l Let ters Testamentary for the Estate of Diola M. Labove, Deceased, were issued on the November 14, 2017, in Cause No. 117380, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Linda Ann Miller a/k/a Linda Ann Miller Fancey.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Linda Ann Miller a/k/a Linda Ann Miller Fanceyc/o Sheigh Summerlin RhodesReaud, Morgan & Quinn, LLPP.O. Box 26005Beaumont, Texas 77720-6005(409) 838-1000 Telephone(409) 833-8336 [email protected]

DATED the 16th day of November, 2017.

Sheigh Summerlin RhodesAttorney for Independent ExecutorState Bar No : 24051401801 Laurel P.O. Box 26005Beaumont, TX 77620Telephone : (409) 838-1000Facsimile: (409) 833-8236E-mail: [email protected]

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that or ig ina l Let ters Testamentary for the Estate of Hilda Faye Morgan a/k/a Hilda Fay Morgan , Deceased, were issued on the November 14, 2017, in Cause No. 117979, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to William Paul Morgan, Sr.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the

manner prescribed by law.

William Paul Morgan, Src/o Sheigh Summerlin RhodesReaud, Morgan & Quinn, LLPP.O. Box 26005Beaumont, Texas 77720-6005(409) 838-1000 Telephone(409) 833-8336 [email protected]



NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2017, Letters Testamentary were issued to: Karen Kay Willis Fontenot by the Honorable County Court of Jefferson County, Texas in Cause No. 118039, pending upon the Probate Docket of said County Court of Jefferson County, Texas.

All persons having claims against this estate being administered are hereby requested to present the same within the time prescribed by law to :

KAREN KAY WILLIS FONTENOTc/o Ryan MatsukaMatsuka Law Firm2809 Highway 69 NorthNederland, Texas 77627


Ryan MatsukaMatsuka Law FirmState Bar No: 240477422809 Hwy 69 NNederland, TX 77627Telephone; (409) 722-5600Facsimile: (409) 727-1239E-Mail: [email protected] for Co-IndependentExecutors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that or ig ina l Let ters Testamentary for the Estate

of Leonard E. Morgan, Deceased, were issued on the November 14, 2017, in Cause No. 117980, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to William Paul Morgan, Sr.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

William Paul Morgan, Src/o Sheigh Summerlin RhodesReaud, Morgan & Quinn, LLPP.O. Box 26005Beaumont, Texas 77720-6005(409) 838-1000 Telephone(409) 833-8336 [email protected]



Assumed names

Jefferson County DBAs

\Ward, William ClemensDba BTX Softball 6549 Howe St. Groves, TX 77619Filed on 9/14/17Cert No. 29501

Redmon, BrandaDba B R Management1985 Hebert St. Beaumont, TX 77705Filed on 9/15/17Cert No. 29520

Cattell Real Estate Group Inc.Dba Myopenhouse.com Realty990 IH 10 N, Ste 270Beaumont, TX 77705Filed on 9/15/17Cert No. 29568

Roedahl, ErikDba Roedahl Construction5456 Folsom Dr., No. 3Beaumont, TX 77706Filed on 9/15/17Cert No. 2958

Roedahl, ErikDba The Fathers Heart Ministries5456 Folsom Dr., No. 3 Beaumont, TX 77706Filed on 9/15/17Cert No. 29582

Benoit, Felix CCantu, Israel Jr.Dba I F Staffing & Construction LLC4810 6th St. Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed on 9/15/17Cert No. 29588

Isaac, Iris CoromotoDba I & R Transport6155 Sienna Trl., Apt 104Beaumont, TX 77708Filed on 9/15/17Cert No. 29601

Truong Linda VoLe LinaDba Love Pho301 South Memorial FreewayNederland, TX 77627Filed on 9/15/17Cert No. 29634

Dennis, Michael ClayDba Southeast Texas Builders7135 Sweetgum Rd.Beaumont, TX 77713Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29695

Giron, James LeeDba Giron’s Lawn & Pool Service2801 Sheridan Ln.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29696

Leslie’s Poolmart Inc.Dba Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies No. 4343939 Dowlen Rd., Ste. 1Beaumont, TX 77706Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29697

Leslie’s Poolmart Inc.Dba Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies No. 10075896 Eastex FwyBeaumont, TX 77708Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29698

Sanford, Justin WayneDba All Pro Contractors124 N. 10th St.Nederland, TX 77627Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29715

AMC Finance Inc.Dba AMC Construction Services Inc.1500 Hwy 365Nederland, TX 77627Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29716

Barrows, Erin LynnDba Satya Rising Studio1445 CalderBeaumont, TX 77701Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29729

Dugas, Kevin HoytDba Leggett’s Tree Service

P O Box 1147Nederland, TX 77627Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29782

Sterling, Carolyn LeolaDba The Church By Christ Jesus Beaumont3229 Washington Blvd.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29821

TruckingDba Bond’s Trucking2245 AshleyBeaumont, TX 77701Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29860

M & V Unlimited LLCDba Guaranty Express Tax Service2580 Laurel St.Beaumont, TX 77702Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29889

Seelke, Tammy DianeDba Always Beautiful2360 Long Ave.Beaumont, TX 77702Filed on 9/18/17Cert No. 29911

Rogers, Kevin LeeDba Rogers Tile & Home Repair3260 RobertsBeaumont, TX 77704Filed on 11/1/17Cert No. 35780

Thibodeaux, Garett RyanDba House Calls II13255 SadlewoodBeaumont, TX 77713Filed on 11/1/17Cert No. 35827

Malbrough, Marcus RamonDba Golden Mount Contractors4640 Glen Oaks CircleBeaumont, TX 77708Filed on 11/1/17Cert No. 35840

Bernard, Allen RayHebert, Blanchie ScyrusDba Reasonable Rate Construction2426 EmileBeaumont, TX 77701Filed on 11/1/17Cert No. 35862

Foster, RachelleLewis, AshleyRiehl, LauraDba Transitions Day Spa3300 Nederland Ave. Ste. 500Nederland, TX 77627Filed on 11/1/17Cert No. 35914

Castano, Yaomari CruzDba Caribbean Enchantress4131 Turtle Creek Dr., Apt. B 16Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed on 11/1/17Cert No. 35927

Jimenez, HiginioDba Rodriguez Auto Sales1700 Woodworth Blvd.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed on 11/2/17Cert No. 35974

Brickey, Jay DeeDba Cunningham Auto Machine3412 Ave. HNederland, TX 77627Filed on 11/2/17Cert No. 35989

Leblanc, Shantel LatrieceDba From My Heart To Yours7605 9th Ave.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed on 11/2/17Cert No. 36004

First Choice Insurance Services LLCDba First Choice Insurance Services LLC350 Pine St. Ste. 220Beaumont, TX 77701Filed on 11/2/17Cert No. 36061

Over The Bridge Outreach ProgramDba O T B O P 1 2 38006 Eyre St.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed on 11/2/17Cert No. 36065

Voorhies, Fredrick CraigDba Mid Point Staffing & Recruitiy Agency2015 Bluebonnet Ave.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed on 11/2/17Cert No. 36082

Goodman, LarishaGoodman, ChristopherDba KLC Cleaning Service4215 N. Major Dr. Apt. 1603Beaumont, TX 77713Filed on 11/2/17Cert No. 36097

Carrier, Arlesia ReneeDba Daughters of Divine DestiniiP O Box 1511Port Arthur, TX 77641Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36144

Goodwin, Darrell RobertDba Motorcycle Mania of Beaumont650 IH 10 SBeaumont, TX 77707Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36149

Trahan, Gilbert JosephDba Next Best Remodeling3465 Pine Ln. No. 58Nederland, TX 77627Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36150

Sesmas, Franco Javier AlbarranAlbarran, FrancoDba ELS Remodeling3645 Steelton St.Beaumont, TX 77703Filed on 11/3/17

Cert No. 36158Brooks, RobertDba A & J Express10760 Gage Rd.Beaumont, TX 77713Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36172

Mildred Enterprises Inc.Dba Wings To GoPO Box 1751Vidor, TX 77670Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36235

Bromley, Lakeya Hortense HopkinsHopkins, Bromley Lakeya HortenseDba Nosy Scents2221 Duff Dr.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36254

Shamp, Eddie Earl IIIDba Neighbors Construction Group3280 Willowood Dr. Beaumont, TX 77703Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36255

Ly, KimDba K & S Plaza2500 Nederland Ave.Nederland, TX 77627Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36265

Medina, Ann MarieHolloway, Demetricia Ann PryorDba Surviving Parents of Southeast Texas175 Vestal St.Beaumont, TX 77703Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36285

Gardiner, Whitney TeresDba Monarch Courier4623 Sullivan St. Apt No. 3Beaumont, TX 77705Filed on 11/3/17Cert No. 36294

Jackson, Michael LeeDba M & A Jackson Services4965 Wales Dr. Beaumont, TX 77708Filed on 11/6/17Cert No. 36378

5 Something LLCDba JCA Real Estate Group6670 JASPER CIRCLELumberton, TX 77657Filed on 11/6/17Cert No. 36381

Mueller, Samuel AmosDba Mueller Remodeling & Maintenance2299 Liberty Ave.Beaumont, TX 77701Filed on 11/6/17Cert No. 36393

Edwards, Michelle ReneeDba All About You Home Repair4530 Griffing Dr.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed on 11/6/17Cert No. 36404

McDaniel, LindaGreen, ShantriceDba New Light Missionary Baptist Church3649 Glenwood St.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed on 11/6/17Cert No. 36428

Martinez, J Crescenciano DiazMartinez, Remberto DiazDba Construction Diaz Company2095 Live Oak St. Beaumont, TX 77703Filed on 11/6/17Cert No. 36452

Payne, Jeffrey AlanDba 4 C S Construction6235 Carnation Dr.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed on 11/6/17Cert No. 36533

Jang, MinwooDahl, Lisa MarieDba Sushi Way3120 Canal Ave.Groves, TX 77619Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36686

Champions Realty LLCDba Champions RealtyP O Box 5564Beaumont, TX 77726Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36726

Parker, CalistaParker, StormiDba Parker Enterprises2215 Ave. CNederland, TX 77627Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36727

J R Smith Ventures Inc.Dba Grandma’s Country Style Cooking204 S 4 1/2 St. Nederland, TX 77627Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36728

Simmons, JeffreyDba Franklin Exchange4220 College St. Beaumont, TX 77707Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36733

Nessour, FrankDba Maximum Overdrive4141 32nd St.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36749

Cordero, Andres VallejoDba A & V Auto Repair3148 25th St. Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36750

Fisher, DevonDba Modelgirl Skincare Etc.1455 Bryant Way Beaumont, TX 77706Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36763

Optimize The Bridge Outreach Program Inc.Dba O T B O P Inc. 1 2 38006 Eyre St. Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36780

Ramsay, Michael AllenDba Mr. IT3318 Highway 35 Ste. 217Nederland, TX 77627Filed on 11/7/17Cert No. 36796

Haynes, Stephanie EliseMesser, Jake LewisDba Beyond Pure Air2855 Eastex Fwy Ste. JBeaumont, TX 77706Filed on 11/8/17Cert No. 36891

Melendez, Liliana CanalesDba First Class Tax & Notary Services6650 E. WestwoodBeaumont, TX 77707Filed on 11/8/17Cert No. 36894

Integrity Tax & Notary Services LLCDba Integrity Tax & Notary Services3186 Merriman St.Port Neches, TX 77651Filed on 11/8/17Cert No. 36895

Harris, Martha SueDba Jaunts & Journeys With Sue17031 Westbury Rd.Beaumont, TX 77713Filed on 11/8/17Cert No. 36902

Harris, Martha SueDba Jaunts & Journeys 17031 Westbury Rd.Beaumont, TX 77713Filed on 11/8/17Cert No. 36903

LegaLsFrom page 27A

Indict. Defendant Birth date Charge17-28213 Elizabeth A. Taylor 03-29-47 Murder17-28214 Mark Wayne Brantley 05-27-92 Poss C/S Pen Grp 117-28215 Kevin Bryant Conerly 03-22-57 Poss C/S Pen Grp 117-28216 Donald Ray Darjean 09-01-61 Theft SJ*17-28217 Trevor Heath Denton 03-13-79 Poss C/S Pen Grp 1 SJ17-28221 Caleb Green 01-17-00 Burglary-Habitation17-28223 Marvin Gabriel Holmes 09-14-84 Poss C/S Pen Grp 2 SJ17-28224 Sherlunda Latray Yates 06-01-85 Poss C/S Pen Grp 2 SJ17-28228 Brandon John 12-15-79 Poss C/S Pen Grp 117-28229 Shana Nickerson 03-12-95 Poss C/S Pen Grp 117-28230 Anthony Wayne Maple 06-13-87 Firearm-Poss Of By Felon17-28231 Anthony Wayne Maple 06-13-87 Body Armor-Unlawfl Poss Fel

Indict. Defendant Birth date Charge17-28232 Rustin Chase McKinsey 01-09-86 Poss C/S Pen Grp 1 SJ17-28233 Robyne Renai Mitchell 03-09-67 Injury To Disabled Individ17-28236 Robert Earl Simpson 09-08-80 Poss C/S Pen Grp 117-28241 Mariah Leishay Thibodeaux 12-26-97 Asslt-Agg-Family Violence17-28242 Danielle Curtis Thomas 07-31-85 Tampering Physical Evidence17-28243 David Lee Thomas 02-22-90 Firearm-Poss Of By Felon17-28244 Travian Jamaal Thomas 03-28-85 Poss C/S Pen Grp 1 SJ17-28247 Carl Edward Nash 09-11-67 Prohibited Sexual Conduct Re-Indicted From #16-2423717-28248 Kevin Dat Nguyen 04-26-88 Assault-Aggravated Re-Indicted From # 17-28127 *SJ = state jail felony

Jefferson County Grand Jury January Term, 2017 Criminal District CourtCases indicted by the grand jury on Nov. 8, 2017

An indictment is not an indication of guilt or innocence; it’s only a step in the criminal justice process that allows a case to go forward to trial.


MANAGER/CUSTOMER SERVICE

7240546 PORT ARTHUR – Job costing. Interpret blue-prints/technical drawings

as applied to project speci-fications, engineer design/

estimates. Proficient in Microsoft office. Bachelors, 5 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-

5627 to apply.

WATER SYSTEM HELPER5272454 BEAUMONT – Check water pumps; oil. Small repairs on water

meters. Clean floor grates. Up to $15.00/hr. HS/GED, valid DL. Call 1-877-834-

5627 to apply.

SHIPPING & RECEIVING6593658 ORANGE –

Loading, unloading from/on to pallets, trays, racks & shelves. Prepare docu-

ments. Use of Forklift. Up to $14.00/hr. 1 yr exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

EVENT STAFF6593691 BEAUMONT –

Pay will be $10.00/hr. Part time; evening shifts, run

through weekend. HS/GED, 6 mos exp. Call 1-877-834-

5627 to apply.

SITE ADMINISTRATOR3043023 BEAUMONT – Process time entry. Key

new hires. Process, track & verify coding of job num-bers, etc. HS/GED, 1 yr

exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

WAREHOUSE PRODUCTION8582038 ORANGE – Roll thick material off a large

spool. Trim edges. place in boxes for shipping. Starts at $9.00/hr. HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

SUPERVISORZ3527297 PORT ARTHUR – Direct & supervise person-

nel. Ensure execution of high pressure cleaning

jobs/projects. HS/GED, 7 yrs exp & valid DL. Call

1-877-834-5627 to apply.

FORKLIFT OPERATORS5271536 BEAUMONT – Moving parts w/in ware-house environment in a

shipping/receiving capacity. Starts at $12.00/hr. HS/

Ged, 2 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN6592978 BEAUMONT –

Inspect, diagnose, & repair equipment. Starts at

$24.00/hr; temp position. ISTC, TWIC; valid DL HS/

GED, 3 yrs exp. Call 1-877-

834-5627 to apply.

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST7239169 BEAUMONT – Interviews applicants;

determine eligibility. Review applications. Prepare rent

calculations. Starts at $14.43/hr. HS/GED, valid DL. Call 1-877-834-5627.

LEAD SECURITY OFFICER3042655 ORANGE –

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. $24.00/hr. HS/GED, valid DL. Call 1-877-834-

5627 to apply.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER6594268 BEAUMONT – Project development &

design, construction, trans-portation/traffic operations & maintenance. Starts at

$5,784.58/mo. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

PLANNER I8582770 BEAUMONT –

Performs planning & pro-gramming activities to sup-port programs & transpor-tation projects. Starts at

$3,081.33/mo. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

PROPERTY MANAGER7239949 ORANGE –

Schedules, coordinates & supervises staff. Performs regular property inspec-

tions. Address tenant con-cerns. HS/GED, 1 yr exp.

Call 1-877-834-5627.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

8582365 ORANGE – Operate or tend machinery equipped w/scoops, shov-els, or buckets, to excavate & load loose materials. HS/GED, valid DL. Call 1-877-

834-5627 to apply.

SALES ADMINISTRATOR8581597 BEAUMONT – Create quotes; deliver to

customers. Set up & main-tain Sales orders, customer

& project files. HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-5627.

CDL CLASS A OPERATOR6592656 ORANGE – Drives truck to destination; oper-ates equipment to load, or unload materials. Class A CDL w/X endorsement;

HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

FIELD ENGINEER/SURVEYOR3526543 PORT ARTHUR –

Activities include layout. Have working knowledge of Total Stations, multiple

slope lasers, transit & level.

HS/GED, 5 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

LINEMAN - OVERHEAD3041989 BEAUMONT –

Construction, maintenance & repair of electrical over-head distribution systems. Installs transformers, arres-tors, cutouts, cross arms, insulators, etc. Call 1-877-

834-5627 to apply.

DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY RELATIONS

6591899 BEAUMONT – Support Company’s com-

munication strategy. Engage customers. Attend local functions & meetings. Bachelors, 5 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

DEAN OF STUDENTS6594244 BEAUMONT – Understand, develop &

monitor budgets. Implement or revise appro-priate policies, procedures.

Masters, 5 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

ED, ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT

6593475 BEAUMONT – Lead & oversee recruitment process & admissions deci-

sions for all students. Masters, 5 yrs exp. Call

1-877-834-5627 to apply.

WEB SUPPORT ANALYST6593174 BEAUMONT –

Creates Web user interface. Administers, configures, updates & customizes

CMS. $35,436/yr. Bachelors, 2 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COUNSELING

6593177 BEAUMONT – Teach on-campus & online

graduate classes in the Counseling Program.

Maintain an active research & publication agenda. Doctoral Degree. Call

1-877-834-5627 to apply.

VP, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS3527231 PORT ARTHUR –

Exercises leadership & administrative responsibili-ties over personnel, aca-demic & technical pro-

grams, student success, etc. Masters, 5 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-5627.

LIBRARY SPECIALIST8581390 BEAUMONT –

Perform instruction-related duties including scheduling

sessions in LibCal, Outlook, LibAnalytics, etc.

Salary: $22656/yr. Bachelors Degree. Call

1-877-834-5627 to apply.


DIRECTOR, EHS & RISK3042670 BEAUMONT – Assessing, developing &

implementing EHS strate-gies and emergency man-

agement response pro-grams. Bachelors, 7 yrs

exp. Call 1-877-834-5627

FIELD EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR

7238758 BEAUMONT – Serve as the liaison for stu-dents. Develop training &

continuing education opportunities. Maintain &

disseminate data. Bachelors. Call 1-877-834-

5627 to apply.

INSTRUCTOR I, HUMANITIES8581088 BEAUMONT – Teach a broad-based

humanities course intro-ducing music, theater & lit-erature through film, lec-ture, text & live perfor-mance. Masters. Call

1-877-834-5627 to apply.

TELLER3528347 BEAUMONT –

Processes financial trans-actions promptly & accu-rately. complies w/BSA, AML & all bank policies.

HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

BRANCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

7239908 PORT ARTHUR – Updates prospect & client

data records, executes direct mail programs,

assists w/planning semi-nars, etc. HS/GED, 1 yr

exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

SALES AGENT/ BILINGUAL8581321 BEAUMONT –

Increase sales for agency of non-standard automo-bile insurance. Bilingual

English/Spanish. HS/GED; 35WPM. Call 1-877-834-

5627 to apply.

RN/ ENDOSCOPY3528520 PORT ARTHUR – Make patient care assign-ments. Associates Degree;

certifications; RN/TX license req’d. Call 1-877-

834-5627 to apply.

CLINICAL EDUCATOR RN3528521 PORT ARTHUR – Develop, conduct & evalu-ate in-service programs, orientation & continuing

education for nurses, stu-dents, etc. RN/TX license; Associates Degree. Call

1-877-834-5627 to apply.

TELEMETRY LVN5272543 PORT ARTHUR –

Performing direct care activities. Current TX license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse; CPI,

CPR. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

PROVIDER/ATTENDANT8582886 BEAUMONT – Assist clients w/personal

hygiene; use of toilet facili-ties, walking; meal prep & feeding, etc. HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

PATIENT ACCESS DIRECTOR6593379 PORT ARTHUR – Directing & managing daily

activities for the Patient Access Department.

Proficient in Microsoft. Bachelors & 3 yrs exp

req’d. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

ADMITTING REPRESENTATIVE7239806 PORT ARTHUR – Verify registration informa-tion, obtaining proper sig-natures & complete finan-

cial arrangements. 454WPM; HS/GED. Call

1-877-834-5627 to apply.

CLINICAL DIETITIAN7239807 PORT ARTHUR – Responsible for nutritional care & patient f/u. Assists

in QA audits, in-service & community education pro-grams. Masters Degree; TX license, ADA. Call 1-877-

834-5627 to apply.

RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST II

8582136 PORT ARTHUR – Provide radiological servic-es to patients according to

physicians’ orders. Certifications, licenses & Associates Degree req’d. Call 1-877-834-5627 to

apply.

HOME HEALTH AIDE/CNA3042889 BEAUMONT – Occasionally transport

patients to medical appointments, store. Light housekeeping & personal

grooming. Must be 18YOA/older; w/valid Dl & HS/

GED. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

3526972 PORT ARTHUR – Teach elementary school subjects to educationally

and physically handi-capped students.

Bachelors & certification req’d. Call 1-877-834-5627

to apply.

OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT8581453 PORT ARTHUR – Perform eye exam pretest-ing procedures, including case history, tonometry,

visual acuity & retinal imag-ing. HS/Ged, 2 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-5627 to

apply.

SURGICAL TECH6592475 PORT ARTHUR – Provide surgical scrub on all types of minor & major

surgical procedures depen-dent on individual compe-tencies. O/R certification,

CPR; HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

6594110 BEAUMONT – Interviews customers;

receives orders for prod-ucts. Work w/vendors & manufacturers. Starts at $14.00/hr. HS/GED, 5 yrs exp. Call 1-877-834-5627

to apply.

ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

8581237 BEAUMONT – Selling & merchandising

Company’s complete line of quality products to exist-

ing & new accounts. Be 21YOA/older; valid DL & HS/GED. Call 1-877-834-

5627 to apply.

INDUSTRIAL PAINTER6593863 ORANGE – Min. 2

yrs air spray experience req’d. Automotive painting

experience a plus. Call 1-877-834-5627 to apply.

SR. ACCOUNTANT/MANAGER7239933 ORANGE –

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By Chad CooperEntertainment Editor

Wynonna Judd will make her first ever stop in Beaumont on Friday, Dec 8 at Ford Arena with her band The Big Noise. The concert will fea-ture a mix of holiday favorites and Wynonna’s biggest hits.

Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and her undeniable talent, Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30 million albums worldwide span-ning a remarkable 33-year career.

In 1984, Wynonna teamed with her mother Naomi, and the duo debuted as The Judds and released the album Why Not Me that went on to sell more than 2 million copies.

The two went on to record dozens of No. 1 country records including “Mama He’s Crazy,” “Girls’ Night Out,” “Love Is Alive,” “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ol’ Days),” “Rockin’ with the Rhythm of the

Rain” and “Give a Little Love.”The Judds went on to win six

Grammy Awards, and 16 awards from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music including the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award in 2013.

Dubbed as the “greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline,” Wynonna then began an illustrious solo career in 1991 and continued her success with chart-toppers like “No One Else on Earth,” “I Saw the Light,” “She Is His Only Need,” “Only Love” and “To Be Loved By You.”

In 2011, Wynonna, now 53, debuted with her new band Wynonna and the Big Noise. Her first new material in more than four years came in 2016 with the title Wynonna & The Big Noise.

Christmas music has always been apart of Wynonna’s repertoire. It was 2006 when she released A Classic Christmas that featured songs such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Silent

Night,” “O Holy Night,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Santa Clause Is Coming to Town.”

The show will feature incompara-ble musical arrangements from The Big Noise, putting Wynonna’s voice front and center for what promises to be a truly memorable evening of

music and holiday magic.“Every year I look forward to our

Christmas tour,” said Wynonna, “It’s so easy to get caught up in the per-fectionism that this time of the year often brings. I love singing the music that inspires me to remember the real reason for the season. My hope is that people can come to the show, forget about their ‘to do’ list and, for the time we are together, simply enjoy themselves.”

Also performing on this show is New Mexico country artist Frank Ray. Ray was a 10-year veteran of the Las Cruces, New Mexico, police force but put down his badge to play music. He recently released an EP that contained the single “Every Time You Run,” which debuted on the Texas Country charts.

Tickets are $35, $45 or $75 and can be purchased at the Ford Park box office, ticketmaster.com and charge by phone (800) 745-3000. Doors open at 7 p.m.

‘Greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline’

Big voice backed by big band to make a big noise at Ford Arena

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‘Justice League’Starring: Ben Affleck, Gal GadotDirected by: Zach SnyderRated PG-13

Why do all the Marvel Comics super guys and gals seem to be having a much better time than this dreary bunch assembled to for this DC Com-ics latest “save the world” episode? The recent “Thor” installment proved that it was possible to ward of the evil forces of the universe and still have fun doing it.

DC Comics is home to quite a legion of stars — Superman, Batman, Wonder Women — and add The Flash, Cyborg and Aqua-Man to the mix for “JL.” It’s an impressive lineup, but everyone is so, so glum. For one reason, they all think Superman (Hen-ry Cavill) is dead after the last feature, “Batman vs. Superman.” Bruce Wayne/Batman (Ben Affleck) blames himself and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) tries to comfort him, but he’s morose and feeling his age with every crime-fight-ing escapade.

But there is little time to feel sorry for yourself when the demon god Step-penwolf (voiced by Ciarin Hinds) breaks free from his prison on a galaxy far, far away and lands on earth seek-ing what else but our world’s destruc-tion. It’s the ultimate power trip that forces Batman to try and assemble those with special powers to help him. With help from butler and now tech wizard Alfred (Jeremy Irons), he locates young Flash (Ezra Miller) who can hardly believe he’s being asked to hook up with Batman. Flash provides some much needed levity to this ensemble, just as Jamie Bell did as Spider-Man.

He’s flippant and very, very fast, which leads to some of the feature’s best CG stunts where everything is slowed to almost still motion to show how fast he’s moving. Cyborg, the meld of human and robot (Ray Fisher), is hid-ing in plain sight when Bruce finds him, and the other welcome addition is Jason Momoa (from Game of Thrones) as Aqua-Man, Atlantis’s favorite son. This guy is not the blonde merman of the old comic books. He’s sporting a Sam-son-like mane of hair and he’s got a devil-may-care-attitude that confounds

Batman’s attempts to bring him into the fold, but eventually he shows up and

wields his trident for the forces of good.

So what of Superman? Let’s just say, he’s not so

dead that he can’t make his way back to join the “League.”

It requires a bit of creative prob-lem solving, some advanced phys-

ics, and a lightning storm, but you will see the big “S” guy again.

Because the two comic book studios are rivals, these movies invite com-parison. Marvel seems to have found the magic formula to making audienc-es happy. It’s a balance of action, humor and great stunts. DC has all of this too, they just haven’t quite figured out how to put it all together. This feature gets way too hung up on Superman’s adjustment to being in the here and now again. After he has reunited with his loved ones — his aunt (Diane Lane) and Amy Adams as Lois Lane – he dis-appears for a third of the movie until Step-penwolf steps up his campaign of annihi-lation.

Right now, the favorite and top box office draw in the DC universe is Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman. Her stand-alone feature earlier this year topped earnings for the summer season and the movie was a solid hit driven by a great story and Gadot’s take on the character.

Rumors leading to the release of “JL” revolved around her ability to create magic again, but this time for

the whole team. This movie doesn’t have to rest on her shoulders – it’s not nearly as bad as that – but it could have been better. And the writers get credit for not turning her into a love match with the first available super guy in the League.

No, it’s that balance thing — humor, for that this gets a B-; action, a B+ (it would have scored higher if the editing wasn’t so hectic); and stunts A- and this is mostly due to the flash of The Flash. Had the release of this not come so quickly after the huge success of “Thor: Ragnarok,” it might have enjoyed a better reception. But it seems there is no justice for the “League.”

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Don’t throw those Thanksgiving leftovers. You don’t have to be a master chef to take those Turkey Day scraps and turn them into a delicious dish that will have your family, friends and neighbors won-dering what restaurant you purchased that from. One thing we cannot keep you from doing taking more naps.

Leftover Turkey & Rice SoupIngredients

DirectionsLarge pot over medium heat, cook bacon until

crispy for about 8 minutes. Then transfer to plate lined with paper towel. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat.

Add onion, carrots, bell pepper, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft for about 5-7 minutes.

Add white wine, broth, and rice and bring to a boil. Simmer until rice is tender for 20 minutes.

Stir in leftover turkey and parsley until warmed through and serve immediately with crispy bacon.

Thanksgiving Leftover LasagnaIngredients

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an

8-inch-by-8-inch baking pan with butter then coat with breadcrumbs.

Mix together mashed potatoes and eggs until smooth.

Spread about one third of the mashed potato mix-ture into the bottom of the pan.

Sprinkle with cheese then drizzle with gravy.Top with green beans, turkey, more gravy and

cranberry sauce.Spread more mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle

with more cheese.Top with stuffing then drizzle with gravy.Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the lasagna is

warmed throughout.Let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Thanksgiving Leftover NachosIngredients

DirectionsHeat oven to 425 degree. Lightly grease a

13x9-inch baking pan. Place a layer of tortilla chips in the bottom of the pan; sprinkle with 1-cup cheese. Top with more tortilla chips.

Toss turkey with taco seasoning; sprinkle half of the turkey over the cheese. Top evenly with refried beans. Top with remaining turkey. Sprinkle with remaining 1- cup cheese.

Bake 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and ingredients are warmed through. Then make the cranberry-jalapeno salsa — use a small bowl, com-bine cranberry sauce, cilantro and lime juice. Dice one jalapeno pepper; stir into salsa. Add salt.

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2 tsp. breadcrumbs3 cups prepared mashed

potatoes2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup shredded cheese1 cup chopped cooked green

beans (or other leftover green vegetables)

1 cup leftover shredded turkey1/2 cup cranberry sauce1/2 cup gravy

6 slices chopped bacon1 chopped onion1 large peeled & chopped carrot1 peeled, chopped yellow bell

pepper2 cloves garlic, mincedkosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup dry white wine4 cup chicken broth1 cup jasmine rice2 cup leftover shredded turkey1/4 cup chopped parsley

1 bag tortilla chips2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 lb chopped turkey1.5 tsp. taco seasoning1 can refried beans

1 cup cranberry sauce2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro2 tsp. lime juice2 jalapeno peppers1 sliced green onion


Hurricane Pro WrestlingCivic Center, Beaumont • Saturday, Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m.

Live professional family friendly wrestling returns to the Beaumont Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 25. Come see the

stars of Hurricane Pro Wrestling including HPW champion Ter-rale Tempo, Jordan Jensen, Christian Blake and HPW cruiser-weight champion Jared Wayne of the Pump Patrol. Also sched-ule to appear are Texas legend Mysterious Q from Reality of Wrestling and “Ruthless” Ryan Davidson plus a women’s match between Miranda Salinas and Kyra Maya. Tickets are $10 for adults or a family-four pack for $30. Doors to the Civic Center (701 Main St.) open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, view www.hurricanepro.info.

Slice remaining jalapeno; sprinkle over top of baked nachos, along with sliced green onion. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Thanksgiving PizzaIngredients

DirectionsHeat oven to 400 degrees.Press pizza dough into rectangle on greased

baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Melt butter over medium heat in 10-inch skillet until siz-zling; add gar-lic. Cook 1-2 minutes or until garlic is soft-

ened. Add mashed potatoes and milk; stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; stir to combine. Spread potato mixture over hot, partially baked pizza crust.

Layer turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing over potato mixture. Drizzle with gravy; sprin-kle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-12 min-utes or until browned and cheese is melted.

Turkey Cranberry Brie Grilled CheeseIngredients

DirectionsPreheat a medium sauté pan over medium

heat and lightly grease it.Place bread in the pan and separate Brie

slices among the two slices of bread. Let it start melting.

Layer turkey breast over one slice of bread and then cranberry sauce on top of turkey.

Cover with second slice of bread and press lightly.

Finish the grilled cheese until bread is golden and cheese is melted.

1 (13.8-ounce) tube refriger-ated pizza crust dough

2 tsp. butter2 chopped cloves garlic1 cup mashed potatoes1/4 cup milk1 cup shredded cheddar

cheese2 cups chopped cooked tur-

key1 cup whole berry cranberry

sauce3/4 cup stuffing1/2 cup turkey gravy

2 slices of bread (sourdough recommended)

3-4 slices of roasted turkey breast

3 oz. thinly sliced Brie cheese (rind cut off)

2 tsp. cranberry sauce


Darling Debs … After a whirlwind several months of bow and curtsy practice, eti-quette lessons, waltz practice, teas and parties, the 2017 Symphony League of Beaumont’s debutante season cul-minated with the 56th Presentation Ball and Butterfly Brunch at the beginning of November. Debutante chair Stephanie Daleo did a phenomenal job coordinating all the debs, escorts, parents and events leading up to the final brunch, which was held in the home of JoBeth and Mike Jenkins. Ball chair Shelley Duke orchestrated an amazing and intimate evening with incredible décor for the Presentation Ball. Carol Smith once again provided the perfect presentation of the escorts and debs, most intro-duced by their fathers. Kudos

to Julie Toups, Tracy Gil-liam, Molly Bennett and League President Barbara Barron, on ensuring that all of

the participants were punctual and present. Also taking a bow for chairing the different activities were Chel-sea Brandimarte, Nicole Saba, Dawn Isabell, Nancy McGrade, Jessica Brown, Bonnie McDaniel, Camille Ohmstede and Gil-lian Jenkins. Proud parents enjoying the Ball were Rebecca and James Swearin-gen, Melissa and

Warren Brown, Laurie and Trip Chaudhury, Julie Burns, Deborah and Philip Drago, Penni and Andrew Guidry, Sulyn Hale, Laurie and Curtis Leister, Julie and William Strassburer, Kesha and Jason Norman, Julie and Curtis Thorpe, Megan and

David Bernard, Mary Beth and Richard Bowling, Kim and Tom Burbank, Melissa and Christopher Matt, Michael Dickerson, Gina and Dean Halbert, Denise and Keith Heinke, Mandy and Jeff Oliverio, Ellen and Dan-ny Phelan, Ann and Kyle Hayes, Susan and Jordan Reese, and Tonya and Mitch Toups. Other guests thrilled with the evening were Rose-mary and Anthony Asta, Aileen and Mark Lawson, Michele and Mitch Smith, Cindy Miles, Kim and David Perkins, Joanne Perkins, Tammy and Scott Crutch-field, Mary Jane Benning, Doug Fair, Laurie and Shea Kent, Linda Anderson and Chelsea Tipton II, to name a few.

Food for thought … Last week, the kick-off reception for the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion’s Family Portrait Lun-cheon was held in the home of Elizabeth and Russ Waddill.

Ashley Messina, co-chair along with Mrs. Waddill, wel-comed committee members to the informational lecture given by Richard Elbein, CEO of Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. Listening intently were Lee Man, Linda and Joe Domino, Shelley and Joe Tor-torice, Becki Stedman, Lee Ann and Terry Garth, Sandy and Joseph Fertitta, Judy Manuel, Ann Thompson, Kit Ohmstede, Hillary Shan-ning, Ricardo Ramirez Jr., Stephanie Gertz, Lynn Ben-cowitz, Susan Oliver, Karen Fuljenz and Cathy Shoemak-er. A great start to a much needed fundraiser!

Birthday bash … Shari Marchand surprised Tom Cobb with a birthday dinner this past Saturday evening at Moncia’s. Toasting the b-day boy were mom Amelie Cobb, Monica and John Cobb, Bon-nie Cobb, Heather Heart-field, Camille and Chris

Ohmstede, and several more friends and family. The hon-oree seemed truly surprised — especially by the party décor, which featured a life-time’s worth of photos of the honoree

So tasty … The see-and-be-seen crowd has flocked to the latest West End boite, Green Light Americana. Seen over the weekend were Lorri and Greg Zummo, Phoebe and Austin Dishman, Adrienne and David Dishman, Judy Dishman, Karen, Sophia and Bret Babineaux, Barbara Quinn, Jo Vance, Melissa Edwards, V.J. Wisenbaker, Shirley Laine, Candace and Brent Walters, Nikki and Mike Albanese, Kim Stein-hagen, Amy Chargois, Jen-nifer Gordy, Kathy Gober, Pam Danna, Rachael and Stephen Roane, with off-spring Terrell, Mary Marga-ret and Cameron, Stephanie

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OUT & ABOUT

WHAT: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast

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WHERE:MCM Eleganté

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and Bernie Daleo, Kay Neild, Hilda Lopez, Martha Sue Jones, Andy Quigley, Pat Leger, Jeanette Winfrey and too many more to mention.

Speaking of West End restaurants … Looking forward to the opening of Bruno’s Italian Kitchen in the building that housed Bistro LeMonde. Also thankful for the continued success of local haunt J. Wilson’s, which has been serving up some of the most delicious fresh fish in town!

News of I do’s … Congrats to Mary Hass and Matthew Winney on their marriage merger last Saturday evening at the Beaumont Country Club.

Candles and cakes… Birthday wishes to Jim Mehaffy, Kathryn Phelan, Julie Hise, Cheri Parigi, Brenda White, Rusty Coco, Beth Yoes and David Perkins.

Until the next RSVP!

Albert Nolen is a native of Beaumont and a time-honored presence on the local party scene. His column appears in The Examiner weekly. To share your social tidbits with Albert, call (409) 832-1400 or fax information to him at (409) 832-6222.

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Kristin Wheeler, Kim Moncla and Hunter Wallace

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OUT & ABOUT

kcsouthern.com

IS COMING TO BEAUMONT

2017

Monday, November 27 • 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.KCS Yard, 4095 South Martin Luther King Parkway

Come see the spectacular KCS Holiday Express, complete with cheerful displays, lights and music. Kids can climb aboard the train, visit with Santa and receive a bag of seasonal goodies.

This event is free.In communities where the train stops, KCS will make a contribution to the local Salvation Army to provide clothing and other necessities for kids in need this holiday season.

KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN’S

Nancy White, Tara Audilet and Kelly Jackson

Susan Geyser, Janice Grossheim and Lynda Moncla

Jennifer Burch and Christina Crawford


Banks are a necessary tool to navigate our daily financial lives. Unfortunately, there are aggravating practices at many banks that drive us crazy or cost us money. Here are five tips to get more out of your bank and pay less.

Tip #1: Remove cash from the right place. Never use an ATM machine that is not in your bank's network. In-network cash withdrawals cost nothing at most banks, but withdrawals from someone else's machine may come with a $3 to $5 fee.

Action: Turn over your ATM or debit card and note the networks on the back of the card; or ask your bank about their network coverage. Only use ATMs within the network. Test a transaction to en-sure no fee is included on your statement.

Tip #2: Notify your credit card issuer when traveling. Most credit card-issuing banks now automatically freeze your cards when a sus-picious transaction occurs out of state. This freeze often includes foreign website transac-tions.

Action: Call your credit card issuer when you are going to be traveling. Also notify them if you wish to order an item from a foreign website. This can alleviate numerous headaches. While some banks may not block out-of-state transactions, you do not want to have a trans-action rejected while purchasing something on a trip.

Tip #3: Know your bank's overdraft rules. Non-sufficient funds (NSF) checks are not only embarrassing, they are expensive. Banks make millions on their overdraft fees and automatic loan features when you overdraw your account. Understand your bank's fees and how they apply to your accounts.

Action: Look for a bank that will allow you to link another account to your checking account without charging a fee. For instance, as a courtesy many credit unions allow you to link a savings account to your core checking account. This link comes into play should you inadvertently overdraw your checking account.

Tip #4: Always negotiate fees. If you are a long-standing customer with your bank or credit card company, call them to reduce or waive fees. Good examples of this are over-the-limit credit card fees or late payment fees. If you have multiple checking overdraft fees, negotiate to eliminate as many as possible.

Action: If you are late in paying your credit card or have an overdraft, fix the problem as soon as possible. Only after fixing the problem should you call to negotiate the fees. The bank customer service representative will see your quick action and will be more likely to help reduce the fees.

Tip #5: Be willing to shop. Banks understand the power of inertia. They know it's a pain to change banks. But if you are willing to do so, you might be surprised to find better alternatives for less.

Action: Even interest on savings accounts varies widely from bank to bank. Use the internet to quickly see who is paying what in interest. Do the same for any loans, especially car loans, which vary widely.

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OUT & ABOUT

WHAT: Surprising Elizabeth Waddill

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WHERE:Green Light Americana patio


WHAT: Lamar Homecoming 2017

WHERE: Montagne Center


Henry Venta, Laura Venta and Ben Roberts

Kris Reynolds and Rebecca Reynolds

Alycia Ulrich and Andrea Rugg


OUT & ABOUTLamar Homecoming • From page 10B

Donavon and Cortny Anderson, Brian and Jocquelyn Roberson

Randa, Baxton, Brian and Preslee Hurtado

Ally Crowder and Brett Black

Sandra Juarez and Stephanie Dodson

Devyn Mitchell and Jes Prince

Lisa Robison, Shannon Copeland, Ashley Boone and Kristi Abshire

Raynine Bordelon,

Lynn McLain and Christy

Black


250 Dowlen Rd.409-860-4800

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Giving thanks from our family to yours

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OUT & ABOUT

WHAT: Hometown

Heroes

WHERE:Event Centre Great Lawn


Debbie and Stephen Watson

Michelle Johnson, Richard Gonzalez, Debbie Vaughn and Chris McMahon

Sherrie and Jeff Branick

Clint Woods and Jackie Semien

John Blake Peel and Garrett Peel

Eddie and Sheri Arnold

Mitch Templeton and Hollis Horton

David Joel and Becky Ames

Carol Hearn Hank Wells and Maureen Winchell


Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate

information.

Look through the newspaper with a family member.

Try to find five or more examples

of people or organizations that help those in need during the holiday

season.

The Thankful PumpkinSTUFF YOU’LL NEED:

pumpkin permanent markers

Pass a pumpkin around before your Thanksgiving dinner. Have each person write some things they are thankful for on the pumpkin. Keep writing things until the surface of the pumpkin is mostly covered. Then use the pumpkin as a centerpiece on the table.

How many leaf shapes do you see below?

How many leaves can you �nd on this page?

STUFF YOU’LL NEED:

craft sticks glue jar pen craft foam

Cut leaf shapes out of red, brown, yellow and orange craft foam.

1. Write each guest’s name on a craft stick.

2. Glue a leaf to each craft stick and place them in the jar.

3. During dinner, have each person pull one stick and say why they are grateful for that person.

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What are you thankful for at school? Write three things you appreciate about school on this pumpkin.

Grateful Pinecone TurkeySTUFF YOU’LL NEED:

pinecone googly eyes pen glueconstruction paper

Cut construction paper into strips about 11 inches long. These will be tail feathers.

1. 2. 3.Fold each strip in half and write something you’re grateful for on each “feather.”

Put a dab of glue on the end of each feather and insert in pinecone.

Cut a turkey head shape out of paper. Glue on eyes and a beak.

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Practice saying THANK YOU in seven different languages! Match each Thank You below to the

country from which it comes. Stuck? Ask a family member for help.

Tak (takg)Gracias (gra-see-us)Merci (mehr-see)Kiitos (kee-toas)Danke (dahn-kah)Arigato (ahree-gah-tow)Dziekuje (dsyne-koo-yeh)

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Who in the community are you thankful for? Perhaps a teacher? A coach? A first responder? Write a letter to the editor of this newspaper telling the community why you are thankful for someone.

Thankful Letter to the Editor

Send your story to:

Deadline: December 17 Published: Week of Jan. 14Please include your school and grade.

Make a DifferenceTell how you would make a difference in someone’s life within your family, your school, or in your community.

Nov. 24A Christmas Carol @ Alley Theatre, 2:30p, 7:30pA Scheherazade Thanksgiving @ Jones Hall, 8p

Christmas Wonderland @ The Grand (Galveston), 8p

Nov. 25A Christmas Carol @ Alley Theatre, 2:30p, 7:30p

Christmas Wonderland @ The Grand (Galveston), 3p, 8pNBA: Rockets vs. Knicks @ Toyota Center, 7p

A Scheherazade Thanksgiving @ Jones Hall, 8p

Nov. 26A Scheherazade Thanksgiving @ Jones Hall, 2:30p

A Christmas Carol @ Alley Theatre, 2:30p, 7:30p

Nov. 27NBA: Rockets vs. Brooklyn @ Toyota Center, 7p

Nov. 29NBA: Rockets vs. Utah @ Toyota Center, 7p

Nov. 30 Holly Jolly Jingle @ Woodlands Pavilion, 6p

The House Without a Christmas Tree @ GRB Convention Center, 7p

A Christmas Carol @ Alley Theatre, 7:30pHip Hop Nutcracker @ Smart Financial Centre, 8p

Michael Blackson @ The Improv, 8p

Dec. 1Jurassic Quest @ NRG Center, 3p

Michael Blackson @ The Improv, 7:30p, 9:30pA Christmas Carol @ Alley Theatre, 7:30p

Very Merry Pops @ Jones Hall, 8pSongs of Freedom @ Cullen Performance Center, 8p

A Christmas Carol @ The Grand (Galveston), 8p

Dec. 2Jurassic Quest @ NRG Center, 9a

A Grinch Christmas @ Jones Hall, 10a, 11:30aA Christmas Carol @ Alley Theatre, 2:30p, 7:30pA Christmas Carol @ The Grand (Galveston), 3p

Michael Blackson @ The Improv, 7p, 9:30pThe House Without a Christmas Tree @ GRB Convention

Center, 7pVery Merry Pops @ Jones Hall, 8p

Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper @ Smart Financial Centre, 8p

Dec. 3Jurassic Quest @ NRG Center, 9a

Wekfest Car Show @ NRG Center, 1p

December 1st and 2nd, 2017

Christmas Yuletide Dinner and a Show

Kirby Hill House Museum presents


THURSDAY 23David Lee KaiserTradewinds Tavern @ MCM Elegante – Beaumont (409) 842-3600Chris Boaz & Axle WisorMadison’s – Beaumont(409) 924-9777Caylan DaughrityLuke’s Mid-County – Nederland (409) 729-2665Asian concertEvent Center @L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Chester Daigle & Grace Smither-manEmber Grille & Wine Bar @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Three37Rush Lounge @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777David JoelBlue Martini @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777Dikki Du & Zydeco KreweThe Lone Wolf @ Isle of Capri – Lake Charles, La(337) 226-2054Kris HarperRikenjaks – Lake Charles, La(337) 602-6635Leroy Thomas & Zydeco Road-runners, Ryan PeltonMikko Live @Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La(800) 854-7263

FRIDAY 24Silas FeemsterThirsty’s – Beaumont(409) 866-6066

Casey Donahew BandBackyard Music Hall – Beaumont(409) 838-9966George Dearborne & BrandedSawdust Saloon – Beaumont(409) 730-7490Wayne Cook NY Pizza & Pasta (Calder) – Beau-mont(409) 892-6535Bryce ShaverThe Grill – Beaumont(409) 866-0039My Beautiful DisasterMadison’s – Beaumont(409) 924-9777Alex RozellDylan’s – Port Arthur(409) 722-1600Jerry DiazThe Wheelhouse – Port Neches(409) 853-1249Herbie Stutes & Grand Shin Larry’s French Market – Groves(409) 293-3022Greg Blanchard & John LeyoubGator Lounge @ Delta Downs – Vinton, La(337) 589-7441John CessacJack Daniels @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Mike KrajicekL Bar @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Chester Daigle & Grace SmithermanEmber Grille & Wine Bar @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Jamey JohnsonGrand Event Center @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777Three37

Rush Lounge @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777SafiraBlue Martini @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777Joe HarmonThe Lone Wolf @ Isle of Capri – Lake Charles, La(337) 226-2054Teague Brothers, Zach Gonzalez

Rikenjaks – Lake Charles, La(337) 602-6635No Idea, Ryan PeltonMikko Live @Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La(800) 854-7263

SATURDAY 25Jake WorthingtonDixie Dance Hall – Beaumont(409) 833-1700The SpazmaticsBackyard Music Hall – Beaumont(409) 838-9966Carreerrss, Jamey Lewis & The Noose, Ryan Gist & Trevor BatsonThe Logon Café – Beaumont(409) 833-6950Alex RozellThe Grill - Beaumont(409) 866-0039My Beautiful DisasterMadison’s – Beaumont(409) 924-9777Socially Awkward, Chains of Conviction, Dirty D & His DeedsTexas Rose Saloon – Beaumont(409) 833-3900Cory Sellars

The Rodair Roadhouse – Port Arthur(409) 736-2102Thick as Thieves Dylan’s – Port Arthur(409) 722-1600Tom SavageNeches Brewing Company – Port Neches(409) 718-0003Curse & The CureThe Wheelhouse – Port Neches(409) 853-1249Backyard BoysLarry’s French Market – Groves(409) 293-3022Bryce ShaverLuke’s Mid-County – Nederland(409) 729-2665Linda Kay & Kool KatzBrick & Barley – Orange(409) 330-4345Rob Copeland & The OutsidersTexas Ave Tavern – Bridge City(409) 697-3053Country OutkastsRikenjaks South Street – Vidor(409) 233-2058George Dearborne & BrandedHonky Tonk Texas – Silsbee

(409) 386-1995Wayne ToupsGator Lounge @ Delta Downs – Vinton, La(337) 589-7441Martina McBride Event Center @L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Curtis GrimesJack Daniels @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Mike KrajicekL Bar @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Chester Daigle & Grace SmithermanEmber Grille & Wine Bar @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Jerry Jeff WalkerGrand Event Center @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777Three37Rush Lounge @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777SafiraBlue Martini @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777The KadillacsThe Lone Wolf @ Isle of Capri – Lake Charles, La(337) 226-2054Backyard Cowboys, JP PrimeauxRikenjaks – Lake Charles, La(337) 602-6635No Idea, Ryan PeltonMikko Live @Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La(800) 854-7263

SUNDAY 26Wayne CookSuga’s – Beaumont(409) 813-1808Dickie & The TornadoesJeff. Co. Singles Club – Nederland (409) 727-0013Chip RadfordEmber Grille & Wine Bar @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Three37Rush Lounge @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777Kris Harper

The SpazmaticsBackyard Dance Hall, Beaumont • Saturday, Nov. 25

A can’t miss concert is going down on Saturday, Nov. 25, with “A Very ’80s Thanksgiving” featuring one of the most popular party bands in

North America — The Spazmatics. The nerds, which include Al, Bjorn, Joey and Ralphie, will play at the Backyard Dance Hall with doors opening at 7 p.m. for ages 18 years and older. Tickets start at $19 and can be pur-chased online at ticketfly.com or at the venue (3871 Stagg Drive, Beau-mont). The Spazmatics are the ultimate ’80s tribute act that will sing (and dance) to all of your favorite ’80s classic such as “Take on Me,” “What I Like About You,” “White Wedding,” “Safety Dance,” “Come On Eileen,” “Jessie’s Girl,” “99 Red Balloons,” “Ice Ice Baby” and more. It’s their first time to play in Southeast Texas, so don’t miss the nerds!

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Thursday, November 30th6:30 pm - 9:30 pmRadney Foster Beaumont Book Release Party


Blue Martini @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777Jay Ecker Jazz, Acoustic PieRikenjaks – Lake Charles, La(337) 602-6635

MONDAY 27Tim BurgeThe Grill - Beaumont(409) 866-0039Brandon LuedtkeNeches Brewing Company – Port Neches(409) 718-0003Kevin LambertEmber Grille & Wine Bar @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Josh TaylorRush Lounge @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777

TUESDAY 28Jimmy KaiserTradewinds Tavern @ MCM Elegante – Beaumont (409) 842-3600Pug Johnson & Blake StickerMadison’s – Beaumont(409) 924-9777Caylan DaughrityDylan’s – Port Arthur(409) 722-1600Matt AshRikenjaks South Street – Vidor(409) 233-2058Bryan TrahanEmber Grille & Wine Bar @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles, La(337) 395-7777 American KidsRush Lounge @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777Ryan PeltonMikko Live @Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, La(800) 854-7263

WEDNESDAY 29Tim BurgeTradewinds Tavern @ MCM Elegante – Beaumont (409) 842-3600Paul & Ieva CataldoNeches Brewing Company – Port Neches(409) 718-0003Chester DaigleEmber Bar & Grille @ L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake

Charles, La(337) 395-7777 Marcus OubreRush Lounge @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777Orphan AnnieBlue Martini @ Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, La(337) 508-7777Matt AshRikenjaks – Lake Charles, La(337) 602-6635

Houston natives Blue October will perform their yearly hometown holiday show, but this time on Thanksgiving weekend. Led by popular vocalist Justin Furstenfeld, the band is touring in support of their 2016 release Home. Massive radio hits are “Hate Me,” “Into the Ocean,” “Calling You” and “Dirt Room.”

Western swing music and comedic group Riders in the Sky are celebrating 40 years of performing. The foursome came together in 1977 and went on to win two Grammy Awards as well as perform music in the movies Toy Story and For the Birds. Timeless hits are “Riders in the Sky,” “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” “Home on the Range” and “Back in the Saddle Again.”

Nov. 24Riders in the Sky @ Dosey Doe (W oodlands)Blue October @ Revention Music Center

Nov. 25Troyboi @ Stereo LiveLil Pump @ Warehouse LiveR Kelly @ Arena Theatre

Nov. 27Lindsey Stirling @ Revention Music CenterKodak Black @ Warehouse Live

Nov. 29Simple Plan @ House of Blues

Nov. 30New Found Glory @ White Oak Music HallGWAR @ House of BluesSnails @ Stereo LiveThe Creepshow @ Scout Bar (Clear Lake)

Dec. 1Fit for a King @ Scout Bar (Clear Lake)Simon Patterson @ Stereo Live

Dec. 2DRI @ NumbersBoys Noize @ Stereo LiveChevelle @ Revention Music CenterAll That Remains @ Scout Bar (Clear Lake)The Veer Union @ 18th St Pier (San Leon)

Dec. 3Lady Gaga @ Toyota CenterAmy Grant & Michael W. Smith @ Smart Financial Centre

Dec. 5Royal Blood @ House of Blues

Dec. 6The Drums @ White Oak Music Hall

Kodak Black, born Dieuson Octave, has had plenty of legal issues to deal with as well as social media drama from Danielle “Cash Me Outside” Bregoli, but one problem he doesn’t have is selling records. His debut album Painting Pictures produced three big radio hits in “There He Go,” “Tunnel Vision” and “Patty Cake.”

Kodak Black – Nov. 27Warehouse Live – warehouselive.com$35-$40, all ages, 7 p.m.

Popular violinist Lindsey Stirling comes to Houston for the Warmer in the Winter Tour featuring hits from her new album with the same title. Stirling was named on the Forbes list of 30 Under 30 Musicians and was a finalist on America’s Got Talent Season 5 in 2010. Awards include Teen Choice, YouTube and Billboard.

Lindsey Sterling – Nov. 27Revention Music Center – reventionmusiccenter.com$106, all ages, 7 p.m.

Riders in the Sky – Nov. 24Dosey Doe – doseedoe.com$68-$108, 21 & up, 8:30 p.m.

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Blue October – Nov. 24Revention Music Center – reventionmusiccenter.com$35-$60, all ages, 7 p.m.

Jake WorthingtonDixie Dance Hal,l, Beaumont • Friday, Nov. 25

Jake Worthington will perform at the Dixie Dance Hall on Crockett Street in downtown

Beaumont on Friday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m. Worthing-ton, from La Porte, was the runner-up of Season 6 of NBC’s hit reality show The Voice in 2014. He’s covered songs “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx and “Don’t Close Your Eyes” by the late Keith Whitley; both reached the Bill-board Heatseekers Top 20. His version of “Heav-en,” originally performed by Bryan Adams, went to No. 3 on Billboard Country Top Digital songs. Tickets are $5 in advance, and $7 at the door. For more information, call (409) 833-1700.

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Hometown HolidaysHometown Holidays

By Chad CooperEntertainment Editor

The Christmas shopping frenzy is soon to begin, and instead of fighting traffic and long lines at the “big box” stores, the Junior League of Beaumont (JLB) invites you to A Very Merry Main Street Market, a three-day, holi-day shopping experience fea-turing unique merchandise from more than 100 carefully selected vendors from Texas and across the country from Thursday, Nov. 30 – Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Beaumont Civic Center. Shop for clothing, gourmet foods, children’s items, jewelry and more during the market. Admission is $10.

“It’s a shopping extravaganza,” said Katie Baker, who is co-chairing this big event along with Blair Balsamo. “Different booths are set up inside the Civic Center from all over the country. A variety of items will be for sale including clothing, children’s items, toys,

books, holiday décor and unique items that you would not necessarily find out at the mall.”

Market hours for Thursday, Nov. 30, which is dubbed “Ladies Night Out,” are 4-9 p.m. There will be a gingerbread house competi-tion, silent auction, wine pull and shop for a chance to win a diamond necklace in the JLB

Dots for Diamonds Give-away.

The Market will be open all day Friday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. There will be a Holiday Luncheon and Style Show, also inside the Civic Center, after seating opens at 11:30 a.m. The style

show will be presented by Bella Bella and lunch catered by Bando’s. Individual luncheon tickets are $50.

Friday evening, the JLB is partnering with the Beaumont Heritage Society and waiving the admission fee from 5-8 p.m. Holiday Hops will feature a complimentary beer tasting as

Civic Center hosts holiday shopping experience

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well as live entertainment from Jamie Talbert.

Those wanting to take a little break from shopping can walk over to the Jefferson Theatre for Classic Movie Night at 7:30 p.m. for the showing of the 2004 3D animat-ed Christmas film The Polar Express. Admission is $5.

The Market con-cludes on Saturday, Dec. 2. The market is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pictures with Santa will be offered for $20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also scheduled for the final day is the Jingle Bell Drawing — one $20 ticket gives you two chances to win an iconic Louis Vuitton Neverfull Bag or a $500 Visa gift card.

Proceeds of the 14th annual fund-raiser support the League’s continual work throughout the community. The Junior League of Beaumont (JLB) is an organization of women who volun-teer and provide programs to meet the needs of the Southeast Texas commu-nity. JLB members have been working together as one group to make an impact on our community since 1937.

This year, JLB members will donate more than 15,000 volunteer hours on more than a dozen community projects organized and funded by the League. Members will also volunteer with numerous other organizations and con-tribute more than $40,000 in grants to community organizations.

“Main Street Market is the League’s main fundraiser, and all profits from

the market are used to fund community projects and provide grants to other community organizations,” said Junior League President Kara Hawthorn. “Supporting Main Street Market is especially important this year follow-ing Hurricane Harvey. Fundraising is down this year, but the needs have increased. Every dollar raised during

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Currently, the JLB volunteers have programs benefiting Boys’ Haven, Girls’ Haven, the Beaumont Children’s Museum, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, the Southeast Texas Food Bank, Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as programs for children transitioning out of Child Protective Services, programs encouraging healthy behaviors and healthy eating, and projects assisting with the recovery efforts following Hur-ricane Harvey.

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Did you know that the first men-tion of Santa’s reindeer was in 1823 in a poem titled “Old Santeclaus with Much Delight?” So, in 1901, that first Christmas after the Lucas Gusher, the children would have been watching for Santa’s reindeer.

“One thing we like to do in Gladys City is to take people back in time. We want people to imagine that first Christ-mas after the Lucas Gusher blew and the excitement people must have felt,” said Museum Director Troy Gray.

Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. when the gusher blows, visitors will be able to make their own burlap reindeer ornament during the Christmas in Boomtown event. Along with making ornaments, visitors will be able to sing carols, hear the Night Before Christmas along with the Old Sante-claus poem, send letters to Santa, and see Gladys City’s decorations.

From Friday, Dec. 1, through Sun-day, Dec. 10, every visitor who brings three or more non-perishable food items to donate to the Southeast Texas Food Bank will receive free admission.

The admission fee for those unable to bring food items is $5 for adults, $3

for senior citizens and $2 for children under 12. The Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum is on the corner of Jimmy Simmons Boulevard and Cardinal Drive on the Lamar Univer-sity campus.

For more information, call (409) 880-1750 or visit www.spindletop.org.

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Under the direction of Rick Condit, the Lamar University Cardinal Jazz Orchestra, will present its annual holi-day concert on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rothwell Recital Hall on the Lamar University campus. Free and open to the public, the concert will feature contemporary and traditional big band literature plus some special seasonal tunes.

“We enjoy being able to share some fun arrangements with the public that can only be performed at this time of year,” said Condit.

Condit is the director of jazz studies and associate professor of saxophone at LU. He began his career in jazz and jazz education in 1973 as the tenor

saxophone soloist with the Stan Kenton Orches-tra. Since then, he has per-formed and taught in 47

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San Francisco Bay Area, he spent more than 10 years there as a freelance pro-

fessional, performing with such noted artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Clark Terry, Louis Bellson, Ray Brown, Oliver Nelson, Bob Hope, and the San Fran-cisco Symphony Pops Orchestra. He spent 30 years as director of jazz stud-ies and saxophone instructor at McNeese State University, taking the McNeese Jazz Ensemble on several

international tours and hosting dozens of guest artists.

The concert will also feature Bone-heads, a new jazz trombone ensemble directed by Tim Dueppen, assistant professor of music. Prior to his appoint-ment at Lamar as assistant professor of music in 2014, Dueppen was visiting assistant professor of brass, jazz and

music history at Montana State Uni-versity, adjunct professor of low brass at Nazareth College, and the assistant director of the Eastman Trombone Choir while studying under legendary trombonist Dr. John Marcellus. Duep-pen has toured with John Marcellus in New York and Pennsylvania, including performances at Carnegie Hall in New York City and the National Presbyte-rian Cathedral in Washington D.C. Additionally, he was a member of the international brass quintet “Metales M5” touring extensively throughout Canada, Mexico, South America and the United States.

As a researcher, he is one of only a handful of trombone scholars in music history, and is currently working on turning his dissertation (“Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s use of the Trom-bone as Sacred Signifier in his operas”) into a book and series of articles, and is beginning a project that examines the trombone’s use by Joseph Krottendor-fer in the symphonic medium 40 years prior to Beethoven.

Those planning to attend are encour-aged to come early as seating is limit-ed, and this event has proven to be quite popular in recent years.

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Advent calendars may seem too ’90s for some people, but a collection of ornaments that tell a story can allow for relaxation and creativity while pre-paring for a busy holiday season.

One of Beaumont First Baptist Church’s community groups had an ornament gift exchange a couple of years ago to celebrate advent. Everyone who participated picked an ornament and made one for every person in the group, including themselves, so that at the end of the exchange, each person had 25 different ornaments, each repre-senting a biblical story, from creation through the birth of Jesus.

The version the First Baptist group used is called the Jesse Tree. Families hang one of these ornaments on the tree every day and tell their kids anoth-er piece of the story.

Jesse Tree ornament listDec. 1: Creation (Globe), Genesis 1:1-2:3Dec. 2: The Fall (Fruit), Genesis 2:4-9, 2:15-3:24Dec. 3: Noah (Rainbow), Genesis 6:5-8:22; 9:8-17Dec. 4: Abraham (Stars), Genesis 12: 1-7; 15:1-6Dec. 5: Isaac (Lamb), Genesis 22:1-9Dec. 6: Jacob (Ladder) Genesis 28:10-22Dec. 7: Joseph (Coat), Genesis 37:1-36; 50:15-21Dec. 8: Passover (Door), Exodus 11:1-10; 12:1-7,

12-13, 21-32Dec. 9: Ten Commandments (Tablets), Exodus 20:1-17Dec. 10: The Promised Land (Grapes), Joshua 1:1-

11, 6:1-21Dec. 11: Ruth and Boaz (Wheat), Ruth 2, 4:13-17Dec. 12: David (Slingshot), 1 Samuel 16:1-13Dec. 13: Josiah (Scrolls), 2 Kings 22:1-3, 23:1-3,

21-23Dec. 14: Prophecy - Lion and the Lamb, Isaiah 11:1-10

Dec. 15: Prophecy - Prince of Peace (Dove), Isaiah 9:1-7

Dec. 16: Prophecy - Suffering Servant (Cross), Isa-iah 52:13-53:12

Dec. 17: Prophecy - New Covenant (Heart), Jeremi-ah 31:31-34

Dec. 18: Prophecy - Bethlehem (City / Star), Micah 5:2

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Dec. 21: Return to the Land (Wall), Nehemiah 1:1-2:8, 6:15-16, 8:1-12

Dec. 22: John the Baptist (Honey), Mark 1:18, John 1:29-31

Dec. 23: Joseph (Saw), Matthew 1:18-25Dec. 24: Mary (Mary), Luke 1:26-56Dec. 25: Birth of Christ (Manger), Luke 2:1-20


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Kelly Student Council, Christmas Club to host “Cookies with Santa”

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School’s Student Council and Christ-mas Club will sponsor “Cookies with Santa,” a free family event, on Sun-day, Dec. 3, in the Kelly cafeteria from 2-4 p.m. Families can decorate a Christmas cookie, enjoy hot cocoa and have a picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Those attending are encouraged to bring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots or make a cash donation for CASA kids.

Nederland PD gets early start on season

The Nederland Police Department donated toys to the Community Care

Prayer Outreach Center Nov. 16 as part of the department’s annual toy drive, the department said. The toys were donated by City of Nederland employees.

Locals gather at mall to awaken Santa

Central Mall hosted their second annual Wake Up Santa event on Satur-day, Nov. 18.

The night before, the mall hosted a VIP meet and greet. Several kids out of 600 who entered won an opportunity to meet Santa beforehand, said Jodie Galloway, Central Mall’s senior mar-keting manager.

“It’s such a fun event because the

kids really get to participate and be a part of the Santa arrival,” she said.

The kids gathered at 11 a.m. around Santa, asleep in the bed and yelled “Wake up, Santa!”

Santa wakes up, stretches, and dons his furry coat for photos with the fami-lies gathered.

Galloway said that she thinks holi-day cheer like this is needed after Har-vey.

“This brings some normalcy back,” she said. “Everyone knows it’s tradi-tion to come to Central Mall and see Santa.”

“This is a great way for kids to feel like everything is going to be OK and … back to normal.”

Santa will be at Central Mall right

up until Christmas Eve. Parents aren’t required to purchase a photo package for their kids to pay a visit.

“If the kids just want to come and sit on his lap and say hi and maybe tell him what they want for Christmas, they’re more than welcome to come,” Galloway said.

Galloway’s children gathered around her, eagerly listing off their Christmas wishes.

“I want a mermaid’s tail!” said Bai-ley Galloway, age 4. Her twin, Asher, wants dinosaurs, specifically a raptor, and their older sister Taylor, 7, is hop-ing for a JoJo doll.

— Eleanor Skelton

Christmas Tour at the Chambers House

The Chambers House Museum will open for a special evening Christmas tour on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 6-8 p.m. Visitors will see the Chambers home decorated for the holidays with vintage ornaments, cards, toys and more that belonged to the family. Inter-preting the years 1920-1945, step back in time to see how the Chambers fam-ily would have celebrated Christmas! Enjoy the a cappella sounds of the Sweet Adelines as they sing holiday classics to get you in the spirit of the season. This event is free and open to the public. Visit BeaumontHeritage.org to learn more.

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For 2017, our press vehicle of the week received a new name and a new look. What was formerly the Scion FR-S is now the Toyota 86, as Scion and its models transition back to the Toyota brand.

With a starting MSRP of $26,255, the 2017 Toyota 86 features a sleek, sculpted profile. Available in seven exterior colors, the 2017 Toyota 86 has several exterior ameni-ties including 17-inch alloy wheels, roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, keyless entry, chrome-tipped dual exhaust, an available rear lip spoiler and much more. Additionally, the “86” logo has been incorporated into a badge near the front of the car.

The interior also features the “86” logo, along with Granlux suede-like material accents on door panels, air conditioning, four-piece carpeted floor mat set, eight-speaker Pioneer audio system, an available rear cargo mat

and much more. Upholstery is black fabric and includes silver stitching. Additionally, with seating for four, interior dimensions are listed as 29.9-inches of rear legroom, 51.7-inch-es of rear shoulder room and 45.3-inch-es of rear hip room.

Under the hoodA 2.0-liter four-cylinder DOHC

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speed automatic transmission, the engine produces 200 horsepower and 151 foot-pounds of torque.

Toyota 86’s fuel economy ratings average 24 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the

highway, and 27 mpg combined with the six-speed automatic transmission and 21 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined with the six-speed manual.

860 Special EditionThe 2017 Toyota 86 is available in

two models: the aforementioned 86 and the 860 Special Edition. The 860 Special Edition features a starting MSRP of $29,875, and includes exte-rior amenities such as Special Edition 17-inch alloy wheels with Magnetic Gray Satin Finish, S p e c i a l

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Baby jaguars make Houston Zoo debut

The Houston Zoo’s four-month-old jaguar cubs made their debut Thurs-day, Nov. 9. The male, Fitz, and female, Emma, were born to first-time parents Maya and Tesoro on July 20 and have spent the past few months behind-the-scenes bonding with mom. The pair can be seen exploring their habitat with mom most mornings, and have access to be out of public view in their night house or caves if they choose. Fitz and Emma are the first jaguars born at the Houston Zoo in 12 years. The jaguar range covers South and Central America, with some ven-turing north into Mexico and the southwestern U.S. They are listed as near threatened by International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and their numbers continue to decline mostly due to habitat loss.

The Houston Zoo is protecting jag-uars in the wild by providing support to conservation partners in Brazil who work with the Brazilian government on saving the forested homes of these beautiful cats.

St. Michael’s donates MedFest proceedsFamily Services Women and Children’s Shelter gets $5,000

Year after year, St. Michael Medi-terranean Festival draws larger and larger crowds. People come from far

and wide to enjoy the delicious tradi-tional dishes of the Mediterranean, a colorful bazaar, and mesmerizing per-formances. Approximately 8,000 peo-ple made the ninth annual MedFest a great success.

The festival is about traditions, and one of those traditions has been to give back to the Southeast Texas com-munity.

“We feel that it is most important to share what we are given,” said Father Michael Pavez when presenting a $5,000 check to Family Services of Southeast Texas Board President

Marilyn Gripon.“We rely so much on support from

our community. This donation will help so many victims start fresh, free them from domestic abuse, and ensure that they never feel unsafe in their own home again,” said Gripon. “We are extremely grateful that St. Michael’s chose to bless Family Ser-

vices Women and Children’s Shelter with this gift.”

Kelly names reps for Youth Leadership Conference SETX

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School has announced that freshmen Jianna Bajar, Caleb Granger, Eliza Jasani, Amari Rodgers and Luke Sodolak will represent Kelly at the Youth Leadership Southeast Texas Conference to be held Nov. 16 at Lamar Institute of Technology.

Photo by Stephanie Adams

Jaguar Mom Maya with four-month old cubs Fitz, male, and Emma, female explore their habitat. The cubs are the first jaguars to be born in the Houston Zoo in 12 years.

(From left) Jianna Bajar, Caleb Granger, Eliza Jasani, Amari Rodgers and Luke Sodolak

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Back in “the day” most every home had window box-es that added beauty to the street view of their home. You could also see the beau-tiful display of flowers in the box from inside most of the rooms of the house so everyone was happy. I’m seeing more and more of these relics from the past. As a matter of fact, I am officially declaring National Return of the Window Box Day on November 31 of each and every year.

When you take a look at the variety of plants in the best looking win-dow boxes it is really mind-blowing. I’ve seen artichoke plants mixed with beautiful wandering Jew, and coleus. Plants that you would never plant together in the ground can be show-stoppers when combined into a closely plant-ed window box.

As you would imagine, one rule on plant combinations for

your box is putting plants that have similar needs together. A group of plants that need sun all day are not going to work

with plants that thrive in shade. Similarly, little plants that love to be watered twice a day would not work well with those that like to be watered once each two weeks.

To get started, try to find a window box that is not too small or shal-low. Just like any con-tainer gardening, the smaller the container the more often you need to water. And as I

have learned the hard way, please have someone who knows how to secure your new box onto your house so that it won’t fall or tilt or otherwise “fail.” You can use a black plastic trash bag to line your box to protect your box and make changing soil easier. Poke holes in the plastic bag for drainage.

Fill your window box about

half-full of potting mix. Don’t even think about using regular garden soil because it is too heavy and does not drain well. Add water to the potting mix to moisten the mix. Add a slow release fertilizer like Osmocote. Add plants. You need to add lots of plants or the box just won’t look good. Use many more plants than you think you will need. I’ve seen the pros make great look-ing boxes.

Joette Reger is an avid gar -dener and prides herself on stay-ing up-to-date on the latest gar -dening activities and tips. She can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] and on Facebook at “Gardengate with Joette Reger.”

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Sienna is a young adult female chocolate lab and weighs about 45 pounds. Sienna has been at the shelter since late October and is such a sweet dog that we cannot believe no one has adopted her. She has a wonderful per-sonality, loves the water and enjoys play-time. She is curious and gets along with other dogs.

She is tired of the cold concrete floor and yearns for a soft bed. Sienna would be the perfect dog for a hike or camping, or long walks on the beach. If you are looking for love and a loyal companion, Sienna is waiting for

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Family ValuesMembers of the Spann family of Comanche

County, Oklahoma, keep running afoul of that state’s incest law, with the latest dust-up over the marriage of 26-year-old Misty Spann and her 43-year-old mother, Patricia, in March 2016. The two had been separated after Patricia lost custody of her young kids, but when they resumed con-tact a few years ago, Patricia told investigators, “they hit it off.” KFOR reported that Patricia also married one of her sons in 2008, but two years later that marriage was annulled. Another son reported to KSWO-TV that Patricia tried to start an inappropriate relationship with him, but he shut her down. In early November, Misty received a 10-year deferred sentence and will serve two years’ probation. Her mother/ex-wife (their union was annulled in October) will be sentenced in January.

Nerd Alerts• Since Twitter announced that it would

allow 280-character messages rather than its original 140, a whole new world has opened up for the game-addicted among us. Gizmodo reports that tweeters are using the expanded tweetspace to play board games such as chess, Connect Four, Shogi and Go. Games are even being customized; one tweet enthuses about “Marine biology twitter-chess. With a new marine biology fact every time a piece is moved, and a scientifically accurate death scene when a piece is taken.” Uh, ok.

• A sharp-eyed Google Earth user from Leeds, England, searching for Longcross Stu-dios in Surrey, came across a “Star Wars” fan’s dream: the Millennium Falcon, nestled inside a ring of stacked shipping containers and cov-ered with a tarp. Andi Durrant tweeted about his find on Nov. 8. The spaceship was used in filming “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi” at Longcross; that movie is set for release Dec. 15.

Sweet!Becky Reilly of Omaha, Nebraska, was

forced to call in a roofing company after dis-covering thousands of honeybees had invaded her home’s attic, producing so much honey that it was dripping down the side of the house. “We heard a loud and rhythmic buzzing, and it was somewhat terrifying because we knew what it meant,” Reilly told KETV. Jason Star-key of Takoda Green Roofing said he removed about 40 pounds of honey on Oct. 26 before moving the bees and tackling the damage, which he called “horrible.” Local beekeeper John Gebuhr moved the bees to his garage, but he is pessimistic about their survival through

the winter. But Reilly’s friends and neighbors are thrilled: They’re getting honey for Christ-mas!

InappropriateAn Indonesian museum, De Mata Trick Eye

Museum in Yogyakarta, has been forced to remove an exhibit that encouraged visitors to take a selfie with a waxwork of Adolf Hitler. The figure, which stood in front of a giant image of the entrance to Auschwitz concentra-tion camp, had been on display since 2014, and the museum said it was one of the most popular displays. Metro News reported that the musum originally defended the exhibit as “fun,” but when the Simon Wiesenthal Centre in Los Angeles demanded its removal, the museum complied, taking it down on Nov. 10.

Ewwww!Sean A. Sykes Jr., 24, of Kansas City, Mis-

souri, has discovered one way to avoid the justice system. Sykes was detained in a Sept. 1 traffic stop, but he denied any knowledge of the drugs and handguns found in the car, The Kansas City Star reported. As he was being questioned at the police station, the detective wrote in his report, Sykes was asked his address. In response, he “leaned to one side of his chair and released a loud fart before answering with the address. Mr. Sykes contin-ued to be flatulent and I ended the interview,” the detective wrote. Charges were not filed at that time, but Sykes was pulled over again on Nov. 5 and was in possession of marijuana, crack cocaine and a stolen pistol. He was in custody awaiting a bond hearing.

Least Competent Criminals• A loss prevention officer at a Vero Beach,

Florida, Walmart happened to catch 25-year-old Cheyenne Amber West and another woman as they carried out some complicated maneuvers in the electronics aisle on Nov. 6. The officer told the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office that West and her friend chose a computer, video game controllers and other items worth a total of almost $2,000, then covered the bar codes with stickers taken from less-expensive clearance items. They then moved to the self-checkout lane, where their loot totaled just $3.70. “I am just trying to get gifts for my son that I cannot afford,” West told officers. “The computer is for my husband. Since he just got me a Coach purse, I figured he deserved some-thing nice as well.” Treasure Coast Newspapers reports that West was charged with felony grand theft and felony shoplifting and was released on $3,000 bail. The other woman was not charged.

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18 Fervor

19 Reno’s county

20 It may come hot or iced

21 ____ Modern

22 This clue’s 110-Across, timewise

24 Not definitely going to happen

26 Furry, red TV character

27 Young actress who played two main characters in “The Parent Trap”

28 This clue’s 110-Across, at the Olympics

30 Flipped (through)

32 Former executive with the same interior letters as his company

34 As such

35 Compete (for)

36 Opposite of blanc

38 N.Y.C. attraction

40 “I love her ten times more than ____ I did”: Shak.

41 Large amount

44 Steak ____

46 End of the sci-fi film titles “First Man …” and “Last Days …”

49 This clue’s 110-Across, as is relevant each November

52 Assessment: Abbr.53 Mork’s boss on “Mork

& Mindy”54 Branching point55 Leave one’s mark?59 Bro or sis: Abbr.60 Phillies’ div.61 Staple of

Southern cuisine62 One after whom

a Times Square museum is named

63 Prefix with -mester64 This clue’s 110-Across,

to the superstitious

69 Martinique, par exemple

70 Words of adulation72 Mimics73 Temple athlete74 Clear, as a table75 Jordan who directed

“Get Out”76 Feline’s warning77 Home of Oral Roberts

University80 Shakespearean

plotter81 This clue’s 110-Across,

in chemistry85 Return fee?87 Moving companies?88 Unit of grass89 Article in a German

paper

90 Quash92 State sch. on the

Pacific Coast93 Co. leader94 Beethoven dedicatee97 Pat of “The

Karate Kid”99 Thanksgiving role102 This clue’s

110-Across, in terms of attractiveness

104 2017 U.S. Open winner

107 13th or 15th109 “My word!”110 Something to

count to understand 22-, 28-, 49-, 64-, 81- and 102-Across

113 “____ It Romantic?”114 Designer Maya115 Dramatic battle cry116 Ornamental crown117 Rising concerns

in modern times?118 “You rang?”119 Primetime ____120 Sen. Thurmond

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1 “Me too!!!”2 Warble3 Snapchat request4 Uselessly5 ____ Lanka6 Has in an old form?7 Labor agcy.8 Perform perfunctorily9 Debt note10 Certain high school

clique11 One of the stuntmen

on “Jackass”

12 Old-fashioned “That’s absolutely the last time”

13 The Lonely Mountain, for Smaug

14 Play place15 Worker16 Place holders?17 Kitchen tool19 “____ have

thought …”23 Giddy happiness25 Recipe amt.29 As far as one

can recall31 Hero role in “The

Force Awakens”33 Country whose name

is also a two-word sentence

36 Badgers37 Crumbled

froyo topping39 Nickname for a young

Darth Vader41 Be really generous to

a waiter42 Words before

“I’m going in”43 List-ending phrase44 Weighed, in a way, as

a container45 Orders47 University in

Montreal48 Seniors’ org.50 ____ Heights51 Mild cheese56 Famous

password stealer57 Inundated58 Trash-filled lot, e.g.60 Shooting stars?

61 Green lights62 Mountain ash65 Been in bed66 Shipping center67 French film award68 Some pears71 Custardy dessert76 Family Night

entertainment77 One with a large bill

at breakfast?

78 Ones stationed at home

79 Told stories

80 McDonald’s slogan introduced in 2003

82 URL ending

83 Push

84 Ride option

85 Hollywood news

86 Businesswoman Huffington

89 Layer of skin

91 Wooden nickels, e.g.

93 Give a ring

95 Blind parts

96 Right-angle shape

98 Fit to be tied

99 2006 film with massive profits in related toy sales

100 One of Mr. Poe’s children in a Lemony Snicket book

101 Back in

103 Oleaginous

105 Wrong

106 Blue side, for short

108 Fraud

111 ____ de guerre

112 French connections

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18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29

30 31 32 33 34

35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

49 50 51

52 53 54 55 56 57 58

59 60 61 62

63 64 65 66 67 68 69

70 71 72 73 74

75 76 77 78 79 80

81 82 83 84

85 86 87 88

89 90 91 92 93

94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101

102 103 104 105 106 107 108

109 110 111 112

113 114 115 116

117 118 119 120

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Your Life, Your

Healthwith James Holly, M.D.

As my favorite day of the year approaches, I am aware of how easily we could over look Thanksgiving this year. What do we have to be thankful for today? Many express their discon-tent and dissatisfaction with every-thing from our history to their hysteria. Many, around the world, want to blow up everything and to kill people they do not know in order to protest their dissatisfaction with the way the world is going. Many want to express love for their “God” by hurting, kill-ing or attacking those who have done nothing worse then being different.

Many who have every good thing this world has to offer choose to protest our past and the imperfection of our present. To the causal observer, these protestors do not appear to be doing anything constructive to remedy the injustices they pro-test, but they protest nonethe-less.

Many, who have more rights than any people in the world, demand to have the right to be free of offense. They demand the right to never be offended, but often choose offensiveness toward others as their means of demanding not to be offend-ed themselves. As I observe this, I think, it is my responsibility not to be offensive as much as is possible, but NO ONE has the right to demand to never be offended. Many people are so preoccupied with what they want, that they cannot be grateful for what they have.

On many college campuses, stu-dents who have lived “the dream’ and who attend colleges with financial sup-port from their parents or from society demand that no one speak in opposi-tion to what they want to believe. A “culture of tolerance” is promoted and

advanced by the demand for the “legit-imizing of intolerance.” Many are building their hope for future control of our country on the foundation of applauding and advancing intolerance, hatred and the idea that everyone is a victim of something and that freedom and personhood are only advanced by their discovering by what, and by whom the intolerant is a victim. These “intolerants” judge that whatever they don’t like in their life is an injustice

and what they don’t like is someone’s fault, but never their own.

Entire countries have as their raison d’etre -- their “rea-son for being” – the destruction of another country. Their prin-cipal policy is to advance their ideals by the destroying of the rights or the persons of others. And, many misguided souls think that the way to succeed in dealing with intolerance is by placating, capitulating and excusing this unacceptable behavior.

In the midst of this, I am neverthe-less thankful for Christmas 1949. In 1949—1950, our family of four shared a two-bedroom house with another family. My father left home every Monday morning to return every Fri-day night. But, the thing for which I am most grateful, is that he always came home. I am grateful that for the first time we had an indoor bathroom and running water. For Christmas, my father bought the family a radio. We had never had one. We understood terms like “high cotton,” “high on the hog,” and we understood that we were “living the dream.”

At five years of age, I started the first grade and I couldn’t count, but my classmate who sat next to me could. Problem solved. In November, I turned

six years old. My father was 28 years old. He was 21 when my brother was born and 22 when I joined the family. Although my mother and father are both gone, today, I am thankful for them. I am amazed that as young peo-ple themselves, they worked hard and provided for us. I remember that when I registered for high school for the first time, many of my friends went alone; my mother went with me. I thought how nice it would be if she were not with me, as if I were a child – I was 14 years old – I was a child. Today, need-less to say, I would be grateful if she were with me.

In the summer of 1950, we moved to Natchitoches, Louisiana. We had our own home – well, it was a compa-ny house – but it was new and we had electricity and an indoor bathroom. We were living “up town,” though it was in the country. I would not get my first bicycle until I was 17 and a fresh-man in college (it was stolen the first day I had it) but we had horses. What difference did it make that they cost $10 and that they came with saddles. They were horses.

Between ages 14-17, I would often go on 4-H trips to Baton Rouge, not realizing that just a few miles from where we stayed, there was a young girl growing up whom I would meet in 1962. Fifteen years after we moved to Natchitoches, this pretty young woman and I would be married. I am thankful that I met her when she was only 19.

I am thankful for those years. We were not wealthy or prominent or extraordinary but that was no one’s fault. We lived on a dirt road, which in the dry times produced a great deal of dust. The best times were when the parish put oil on the road and there was less dust.

I remember when I got my first glasses; I was six years old and in the

second grade at the Northwestern State College laboratory school in 1950. Learning was easier for me when I was able to see the black board. I remember being called “four eyes” and being told that I had “weak eyes.” I never felt like a victim. I am thankful that I could see and that my parents provided health-care for me. Busing was not a problem for us, as we all rode the bus to school. I regret that our schools were segre-gated, but time would solve that.

I remember when I returned from a summer in East Africa, my plane land-ed in New York. When I got off the plane, I saw the American flag and I wept. I was so thankful for being an American. You can imagine how I respond to millionaire athletes who refuse to stand in respect for the flag. It is a fact that we treated American Indi-ans badly, and that slavery was terrible but I recently saw the introduction of football team and 100 percent of the millionaire athletes were African-American. They are honored, wel-comed and treated royally. We cannot change our past, but we can change our future. Let us celebrate our progress and let us change our future. Today, I am thankful that things have changed in America and I look forward to more change before I pass from this life, but as a Caucasian, I did not create nor support slavery, bigotry or prejudice.

Today, I am grateful for my country and my gratitude imbues me with a spirit of hope that our future will be better than our past. This is a good Thanksgiving Day and we all have a great deal to be thankful for. At least on this day, I choose to focus on the good while hoping for and working for the change to make the “good” better.

Is there anything you’re thankful for today?

Dr. James L. Holly is CEO of Southeast Texas Medical Associates, LLP (SETMA) in Beaumont.

Lamar senior Destiny Allain of Warren has received the Trjitzinsky Award from the American Mathematical Society in the amount of $3,000. Allain is one of seven recipients in the country to receive this scholarship.

“The scholarship could not have come at a better time,” said Allain. “I was unsure whether I would have been able to pay for my next semes-ter, so it has been a huge blessing.”

Every year, the AMS picks seven schools and one student from each school is chosen

to receive the scholarship. Allain is the first student from Lamar University to receive

the scholarship.“Destiny has demonstrated signifi-

cant growth in her seven semesters in the department,” said Jeremy Alm, chair of the Department of Mathe-

matics. “She exhibits both talent and tenacity in her studies. After finishing her

degree in mathematics in May 2018, she will stay at Lamar to finish a second degree in mechanical engineering. The Department of Mathematics is very proud of Destiny.”

LU senior receives scholarship from the American Mathematical Society

Jeremy Alm, chair of the Depar tment of Mathematics at LU, congratulates Destiny Allain of Warren on receiving the Trjitzinsky Award.

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7 Little Words solution – Puzzle on page 11C

WEIRDfrom page 11C What makes us tick?

People fulfill multi-dimensional roles in their daily lives

Conversations with two people today led me to a long bout of thinking about people and personalities. What makes us tick? What catch-es our eye? What claims our attention, draws our finances, and causes us to make decisions - both good and bad?

I have always believed myself to be multi-dimensional. I was a wife, mother, teacher, writer, speaker, staff member, and held other titles. I loved to travel, read, and meet new and interesting peo-ple. I enjoyed having fun, loved the water, was a good cook, and delighted in entertaining often. My friends came from all walks of life. As I have grown older, I have had to taper some activities, but I have found new ones with which to enrich my life.

The first conversation that turned my think-ing to this subject was with a young mother whom I have always enjoying being in contact. However, today, I found everything she said to be so one dimensional, biased, and ultimately selfish. She waited a long time to find the man of her dreams after a somewhat troubled child-hood. The prince came along and they married and are doing well by all accounts.

In time, two children were born to the cou-ple and relatives mentioned her obsession with the children. She bragged that she did not leave her children with sitters, they did not spend the night with others, and she did not work outside the home. As they became old enough for pre-K, she said no and said it loudly. She began a program of home schooling. Her own mother expressed concern that perhaps it would be better for the kids to meet and mingle with other children and other adults.

As time has progressed, this young mother isn’t ever separated from the children for any reason. She takes them with her to inappropri-

ate places, and if men-tioned, becomes quite

angry and defensive. People question the wis-dom of such devoted attention that had become one dimensional and literally controls her life. God forbid if something should happen to one

of the children or to the mom.The unusual attachment has caused

the mom to project her view and feel-ings onto other family members and friends. Everything must be about her children. She is so lost in this one dimension that she cannot or will not see outside the closed tunnel she has carefully crafted. She has recently gone so far as to call the grandmother and other family members with precise and exact information as to what the chil-dren’s gifts should be for birthdays and Christmas. Grandparents appreciate

hints, but not demands complete with costs and names of companies.

The last straw for me was insisting that something at someone else’s home should be named for her children. The homeowner has other grandchildren and many friends and has a good life outside these two grandchildren. She certainly should have the right to choose the name for the projects she has built and for which she has paid.

One of the illustrations given concerning one dimensional thinking is that it causes all other thinking to become cloudy, non defined, and eventually non existent. The one dimen-sion might be work, sports, sex, alcohol, pow-er, position, self-importance, or one of many other things. Let’s look at our own lives today and see if we, too, could have allowed our lives to be based on one dimensional thinking and determine how we can get back on track and become more healthy.

Brenda Cannon Henley can be reached at 409 781 8788 or at [email protected].

• Rondell Tony Chinuhuk, 32, of Anchorage, Alaska, had the pedal to the metal on Nov. 7 when he nicked a motorized shopping cart from a Safeway store in Fair-banks. But the battery-oper-ated Mart Cart tops out at 1.9 miles per hour, so even after a 10-minute joyride, he had barely left the parking lot. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported that Chinuhuk was charged with felony sec-ond-degree theft.

A New Twist on Yard WorkCouncil officers for the vil-

lage of Blubberhouses in North Yorkshire, England, stumbled upon seven trash bags full of cannabis plants at the side of a road on Nov. 12, according to the BBC. They contacted the North Yorkshire Police, whereupon Constable Amanda Hanusch-Moore tweeted a photo of the bags and invited the owners to “come and speak to us at Har-

rogate Police Station, we’re more than happy to discuss!”

Voting Woes• Douglas Aaron Shuttles-

worth, 34, was simply trying to exercise his civic duty when he reported to an ele-mentary school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to vote — on Monday, Nov. 6, the day before Election Day. Susque-hanna Township police arrested Shuttlesworth for DUI after he appeared at the school intoxicated and admit-ted he had driven there to vote. The Associated Press reported that Shuttlesworth’s mother elucidated: Her son thought it was Tuesday.

• Poll workers at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine, made an unusual dis-covery on Election Day: Someone had left behind a plastic bag with a complete set of dentures inside. UPI report-ed that the dental prosthetics were removed to the Portland City Clerk’s office, where they await retrieval by their (presumably) toothless voter.

Brenda Cannon Henley


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